Balsamic Collard Greens Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Balsamic Collard Greens Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 5
Lunch

This Balsamic Collard Greens Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Serve these greens with pork tenderloin and garlic mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 3 bacon slices
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (16-ounce) package chopped fresh collard greens
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; crumble. Add onion to drippings in pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add collard greens, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until greens begin to wilt, stirring occasionally.
  2. Place collard green mixture, salt, and next 3 ingredients (through broth) in a 3-quart electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  3. Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small bowl. Stir vinegar mixture into collard greens just before serving. Sprinkle with bacon.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Balsamic Collard Greens Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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