Steak with Lentil and Grapefruit Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Steak with Lentil and Grapefruit Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 sirloin steak
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. honey
- 1/4 medium red onion
- 1 can lentils
- 1/4 small red cabbage
- 1/2 c. roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 red grapefruits
- 4 c. arugula
Instructions
- Line a broiler-proof rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place the steak on the prepared pan and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Broil to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting into 1-inch pieces.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; stir in the onion. Add the lentils, cabbage, and parsley and toss to combine.
- Cut away the peel and white pith from the grapefruits; halve and thinly slice. Fold the grapefruit, arugula, and steak into the salad.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Grapefruit.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Steak with Lentil and Grapefruit Salad 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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