Grilled Summer Squash with Bagna Cauda and Fried Capers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Summer Squash with Bagna Cauda and Fried Capers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- One 3 1/2-ounce jar of capers, drained and patted dry with paper towels
- 8 anchovy fillets, minced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- Four 8-ounce zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
- Four 8-ounce yellow squash, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
- Freshly ground pepper
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 cup parsley leaves
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil. Add the capers in an even layer and cook over moderate heat until the capers start to sizzle, about 2 minutes; stand back, as the capers may spatter. Reduce the heat to moderately low and continue to cook until the capers are crisp, about 4 minutes longer. With a slotted spoon, transfer the capers to paper towels to drain.
- Stir the anchovies and garlic into the olive oil in the skillet. Simmer over low heat until the garlic starts to turn golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Light a grill. Brush the zucchini and squash slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat until they are just tender and nicely charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the zucchini and squash to a platter.
- Rewarm the anchovy dressing and add the lemon zest, lemon juice and minced parsley. Drizzle the warm bagna cauda over the grilled zucchini and squash, sprinkle with the fried capers and parsley leaves and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Summer Squash with Bagna Cauda and Fried Capers recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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