Lemon-Caper Braised Halibut - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 halibut fillets (about 5 ounces each)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 slices whole-grain bread or 2 chunks whole-grain baguette
Instructions
- Season the halibut with salt and pepper. Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add the fish; cook for 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the oil, tomatoes, capers, and lemon juice; cook for 1 minute, stirring. Arrange the spinach on 2 serving plates; top with the fish. Spoon the sauce over the halibut and garnish with the parsley. Serve with the bread.
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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