Asparagus with Sesame Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, cut into 3-inch lengths
- 2 small carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 3-inch lengths
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add a large pinch of salt and the lemon juice. In a medium skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, shaking the pan a few times, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Spread the sesame seeds on a plate and let cool completely.
- Add the asparagus and carrots to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
- In a mini food processor, pulse the sesame seeds until coarsely ground. Add the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and cayenne and process to blend. Season the dressing with salt.
- Transfer the asparagus and carrots to a platter. Drizzle the dressing on top or mix with the vegetables and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Lemon, Asparagus.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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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