Grilled Calamari Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh calamari, rinsed and dried
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
- 1/4 cup sliced mild banana peppers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large tomato, diced
- Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a grill. Toss the calamari with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and grill for 2 minutes per side. Allow to cool, and then slice into rings, cutting tentacles into bite-size pieces. Combine the remaining olive oil, the lemon juice and honey in a large bowl; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Add the grilled calamari, onions, peppers, parsley and tomatoes. Toss together, squeeze the lime juice over the top and serve with lime wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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