Sweet-and-Sour Stuffed Mustard Cabbage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sweet-and-Sour Stuffed Mustard Cabbage
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
There are several varieties of mustard cabbage; for this recipe we used wrapped-heart mustard cabbage, also called swatow or dai gai choy. Sharp and pungent when raw, mustard cabbage sweetens and mellows with wilting and slow cooking. Try serving this dis

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion (1 lb), halved and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes including juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried sour cherries
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook onion in oil in a 12-inch deep heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, cherries, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, breaking up tomatoes into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.

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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