Broccoli Beef - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 fl oz rice wine
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz broccoli
- 2 cloves garlic
- 12 oz shoulder clod
Instructions
- Finely slice beef across the grain. Combine soy sauce, rice wine and cornstarch and add to beef. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cut broccoli into small uniform pieces. Mince garlic. Make a sauce with the remaining ingredients.
- Heat wok over high heat, swirl oil in wok. Add beef and garlic. Cook for one minute until barely pink. Add sauce, cook for one more minute. Remove from wok and add to platter.
- Add broccoli and cook for two minutes. Add chicken broth and cook for until broccoli is tender crisp. Pile on top of meat. Serve over rice.
- Note: based on a recipe from Martin Yan (Yan Can Cook!).
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Broccoli Beef contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and chromium which aids blood sugar control
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Broccoli Beef can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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