Pork Chops with Arugula Pesto and Roasted Cauliflower - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pork Chops with Arugula Pesto and Roasted Cauliflower is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 c. baby arugula
- 1 c. chopped basil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 c. chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 1" thick, bone-in pork chops
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In the bowl of a food processor, add arugula, basil, garlic, walnuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Meanwhile, preheat a large cast-iron pan over high heat. Pat each pork chop dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the pan and sear 2 pork chops on high 5 minutes per side. Remove pork chops and let rest while you cook remaining pork chops. Serve with a drizzle of arugula pesto and roasted cauliflower.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts, Basil.
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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pork Chops with Arugula Pesto and Roasted Cauliflower 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.
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