Celery and Mushroom Salad with Shaved Parmigiano - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. mixed mushrooms
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 c. thinly sliced celery (about 8 ribs)
- 1 c. Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings (about 3 ounces)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add the celery, mushrooms and cheese shavings and toss gently. Serve right away.
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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