Sag and Paneer - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 2 cups chopped fresh rapini
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, plus more for frying the paneer
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup cubed paneer (Indian cheese)
- Serving suggestion: Serve with rice.
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli, rapini and spinach in a stovetop steamer until they are bright green and tender, and then set aside.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 4 minutes. Add the garam masala, fenugreek seeds, and salt and stir well to toast. Stir in the steamed greens and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Heat another nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Add the cubed paneer to the hot oil and cook until golden, turning frequently. Stir the paneer into the spinach mixture and serve with rice.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Spinach.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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