Lemony Broiled Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb. asparagus
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 lemon
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Heat broiler. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Broil, shaking the pan once, until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Zest the lemon over the asparagus and toss to combine. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and coarsely grate the egg over the top.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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