Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocados - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston
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Ingredients
- 2 avocados, pitted
- 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb. raw, de-veined shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 c. corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 c. Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Scoop out avocados, leaving a small border. Dice avocado and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add shrimp and cook until fully cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Let cool, then chop into bite-size pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss diced avocado with shrimp, tomatoes, corn, greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide salad among 4 avocado halves. Garnish with basil.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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