Collard Greens with Tamarind - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Collard Greens with Tamarind is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon small dried shrimp, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper, halved (seeds removed if you don't want it too spicy)
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 pound collard greens, ribs removed and leaves sliced into 1/3-inch ribbons
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate
- Serving suggestions: steamed rice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, dried shrimp, garlic and habaneros and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften and start to break down, about 4 minutes. Add the collards, chicken broth, salt and black pepper. When the broth comes to a boil, cover the pan, lower the heat and simmer until the collards are completely tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the tamarind and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Serve with a generous portion of steamed rice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Collard Greens with Tamarind 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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