Honey and Vinegar-Braised Short Ribs with Spinach - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Honey and Vinegar-Braised Short Ribs with Spinach is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Alex Stratta Renoir chef Alex Stratta serves this dish over mashed potatoes flavored with horseradish.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2 pounds beef short ribs
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 750-ml bottle dry red wine
1/2 cup ruby Port
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 6-ounce packages baby spinach leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Working in batches, brown ribs, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Return all ribs to pot. Add carrots, onion, celery and garlic to ribs; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add honey; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar and boil until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add broth, red wine, Port, thyme and bay leaf and boil 5 minutes. Cover; transfer to oven. Bake until meat almost falls off bone, stirring occasionally, about 2 § hours.
Using tongs, transfer ribs to large bowl. Boil cooking liquid until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix 1 tablespoon butter and flour in small bowl. Add to sauce; whisk to blend. Boil until thickened, 3 minutes. Mix in ribs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.) Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another large pot over medium-high heat. Add spinach; cook until just wilted, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach among plates. Top with ribs and sauce.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honey and Vinegar-Braised Short Ribs with Spinach good for PCOS?

Yes, this Honey and Vinegar-Braised Short Ribs with Spinach recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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