Grilled Flat Iron Steak - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 (1 1/4-pound) flat iron steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large zip top bag, combine the oil, parsley, chives, tarragon and lemon zest and massage to blend. Place the steak in the bag and massage the marinade into the steak. Zip closed and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high. Remove the steak from the marinade and wipe any excess off with a paper towel. Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook until medium rare, about 150 degrees F, 5 minutes more. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes. To serve, slice in thin strips across the grain of the meat.
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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