Grilled Steak Sandwiches with Dried Shrimp-Chile Jam - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound skirt steak, cut into 2 equal pieces
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Dried Shrimp-Chile Jam (see Note)
- 4 Portuguese rolls or brioche buns, split and toasted (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- Yellow mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan. Rub the steak all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss the spinach with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Season with salt.
- Spread a heaping tablespoon of the shrimp-chile jam on the bottom half of each roll and spread 1/2 tablespoon of the butter on each of the top halves. Spread with mustard, if using. Mound the spinach mixture on the rolls, top with the steak and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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