Spiced Mini Burgers with Cucumber Relish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen
Go Mediterranean with this simple take on souvlaki, a popular Greek street food that pairs meat with grilled vegetables on a skewer or pita. This version is open to all sorts of interpretation: Layer it in a pita pocket or o
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/4 c. fresh mint, roughly chopped
- 4 piece flatbread
- 1/4 c. nonfat Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Form the beef into twelve 1/2-in.-thick patties and season with the cumin, oregano, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook half the patties to the desired doneness, 3 minutes per side for medium; transfer to a plate. Cook the remaining patties. Return the first batch of burgers to the skillet and add the lemon juice; turn the burgers to coat.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, onion, mint, remaining Tbsp oil, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper.
- Spread the flatbread with the yogurt and top with the burgers and cucumber relish.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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