Grilled Asparagus and Spring Onions With Lemon Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Dave Muller and Lana Porcello
Fat asparagus stalks won’t fall through the grill grates—and they can char without becoming soft and stringy.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 large bunches thick asparagus, trimmed
- 2 bunches spring onions, halved if large
Instructions
- Prepare grill for medium-high. Whisk lemon zest, Meyer lemon zest, lemon juice, Meyer lemon juice, mustard, and 1/4 cup oil in a medium bowl to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper (if you don’t have Meyer lemons, use regular lemons in their place).
- Place asparagus and spring onions on a rimmed baking sheet and lightly drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Grill, turning once, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Serve drizzled with dressing.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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