Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops With Fresh Herb Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops With Fresh Herb Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Andy Baraghani A heavy-hitting marinade and an unexpected plum and herb salad transform pork rib chops into an irresistible summer meal.

Ingredients

1 large shallot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons dark or regular soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 (1/4 –1/2-inch-thick) bone-in pork rib chops
Kosher salt
3 firm red plums, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 scallions, dark- and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced
1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced
2 cups torn mixed herb leaves (such as Thai or sweet basil, cilantro, and/or mint)
1/2 cup bean sprouts
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Blend shallot, garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, oil, and pepper in a blender. Transfer marinade to a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chop and turn to coat. Seal bag, pressing out air; chill at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high.) Remove pork chops from marinade, letting excess drip back into bag; season both sides with salt. Grill pork chops, turning once, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, toss plums, scallions, chile, herbs, bean sprouts, and vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt; toss again.
Serve pork with salad and lime wedges.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops With Fresh Herb Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops With Fresh Herb Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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