Flank Steak with Corn and Red Pepper Quesadillas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Flank Steak with Corn and Red Pepper Quesadillas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

If you have the time, let the spice-rubbed flank steak sit in the fridge up to 1 hour before grilling, for more intense flavor.

Ingredients

1 lime
4 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 beef flank steak
3 ear corn
1 large red pepper
4 flour tortillas
3/4 c. shredded reduced-fat (2%) Mexican-style cheese
2 green onions
Plain fat-free Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream (optional)

Instructions

Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling over medium heat.
From lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice. In small bowl, combine lime peel and juice, chili powder, cumin, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Rub steak with chili powder mixture to season both sides.
Place steak, corn, and pepper on hot grill rack. Cover grill and cook steak and vegetables 12 to 15 minutes or until corn is browned in spots, pepper is lightly charred and tender (turning vegetables occasionally), and steak is medium-rare or desired doneness (turning steak over once).
As vegetables are done, transfer to cutting board. Transfer steak to another cutting board; let stand 10 minutes to allow juices to set for easier slicing.
When vegetables are cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and coarsely chop pepper. Place tortillas on work surface. Evenly divide cheese, green onions, corn, and peppers on half of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla over filling to make 4 quesadillas. Grill quesadillas about 2 minutes or until browned on both sides, carefully turning over once. Return quesadillas to same cutting board; cut each in half.
Thinly slice steak and serve with quesadillas and yogurt if using.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flank Steak with Corn and Red Pepper Quesadillas good for PCOS?

Yes, this Flank Steak with Corn and Red Pepper Quesadillas recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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