This Tomato-and-Peach Salad with Crisp Tofu is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Put the serranos in a small heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil with the vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the brine over the serranos and let stand for 15 minutes, until cooled to room temperature.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, mustard, and 3 tablespoons of the oil.
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In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 cup of oil until shimmering. Add the tofu and cook over moderate heat, turning, until crisp, 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Season with salt. Looking for vegetable recipes? Try our best asparagus recipes, eggplant recipes, or zucchini recipes.
Why this Tomato-and-Peach Salad with Crisp Tofu works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Tomato-and-Peach Salad with Crisp Tofu that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tomato-and-Peach Salad with Crisp Tofu recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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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