Spicy Thai Vegan Steak and Noodles with Chili and Lemongrass Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 small red Thai chili peppers
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 6 oz. dried flat Asian noodles or dried linguine
- 4 oz. fresh asparagus
- 1 c. fresh pea pods
- 1 c. julienne-cut carrots
- 1 package Morningstar Farms® Meal Starters™ Veggie Steak Strips
- 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped cashews
Instructions
- For dressing, in small food processor bowl combine vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, chili peppers, lemongrass, cilantro, and sesame oil. Cover and process until nearly smooth. Set aside.
- Cook noodles according to package directions, except add asparagus, pea pods, and carrots during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain.
- Meanwhile, cook Morningstar Farms® Meal Starters™ Veggie Steak Strips according to package directions.
- In large bowl toss together noodle mixture, steak strips, dressing, and cashews. This recipe has been tested and endorsed by Kellogg and Morningstar Farms®.
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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