Mediterranean Stuffed Swordfish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) swordfish steak (about 2 inches thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Cut a slit in steak to create a pocket that is open on one side only. In a cup, mix together 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice; brush over both sides of fish. Set aside.
- In a small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Cook spinach in oil until wilted. Remove from heat, and stuff into pocket. Place feta in pocket over spinach.
- Arrange fish on grill, and cook for 8 minutes. Turn over, and continue cooking until cooked through.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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