Slow-Roasted Char with Fennel Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Slow-Roasted Char with Fennel Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced on a mandoline, divided
- 1 1/4 pounds arctic char or salmon fillet
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped preserved lemon peel
- 1/2 cup dill fronds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 °F. Bring vinegar, sugar, caraway seeds, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and add garlic. Let sit until garlic is slightly softened, 10 –15 minutes.
- Add half of fennel and toss to coat. Let sit until fennel softens slightly and tastes pickled, 8 –10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place char in a 2- or 3-qt. baking dish and coat with 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until flesh easily flakes apart and a paring knife inserted into fish meets no resistance, 15 –18 minutes.
- Drain fennel mixture; discard liquid. Toss in a small bowl with lemon juice, preserved lemon, remaining 3 Tbsp. oil, and remaining fennel; season with salt and pepper. Mix in dill.
- Serve char topped with fennel salad.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Lemon.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Slow-Roasted Char with Fennel Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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