Grilled Porterhouse Steak with Summer Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. chopped oregano
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/4 lb. shiitake mushrooms
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 1 bunch scallions
- 2 1-inch-thick porterhouse steaks
Instructions
- Light a charcoal grill. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mustard, and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Transfer half of the dressing to a large bowl. Add the zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, and scallions. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and toss.
- In a perforated grill pan, grill the vegetables over high heat, tossing, until charred in spots, 10 minutes; return to the bowl, add the remaining dressing and toss.
- Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper. Grill the steaks over high heat, turning occasionally, about 11 minutes for medium-rare meat. Transfer the steaks to a carving board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the meat from the bones and serve with the grilled vegetables.
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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