Mixed Lettuces and Kohlrabi With Creamy Sumac Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Mixed Lettuces and Kohlrabi With Creamy Sumac Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, Animal and Jon & Vinny's, Los Angeles, CA Kohlrabi is underappreciated and misunderstood. But we've decided it's got our favorite crunch: sweet, dense, and snappy (think broccoli stem).

Ingredients

1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts
1 white or pink grapefruit
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice or regular lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoons sumac, plus more
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
12 cups torn mixed lettuces (such as red romaine, red-leaf, Little Gem, and/or butter lettuce)
2 medium kohlrabi, peeled, thinly sliced on a mandoline
1/2 cup mixed mint leaves and parsley leaves with tender stems

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 10 –12 minutes. Let cool; crush with the flat side of a knife.
Remove peel and white pith from grapefruit; discard. Cut along sides of membranes to release segments into a small bowl; discard membranes.
Whisk sour cream, Meyer lemon juice, shallot, and 1 tsp. sumac in a large bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Tuck kohlrabi and grapefruit under and between lettuce. Top with herbs, hazelnuts, and more sumac.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Grapefruit, Nuts.

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. Grapefruits are rich in folic acid. One grapefruit will give you 8% of your daily needs of folic acid. Nuts are a natural...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mixed Lettuces and Kohlrabi With Creamy Sumac Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mixed Lettuces and Kohlrabi With Creamy Sumac Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 8 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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