Shredded Brussels Sprouts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shredded Brussels Sprouts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 strip bacon, sliced into thin strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 6 ounces Brussels sprouts (2 big handfuls)
- Pinch brown sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crisp in a large skillet. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate. While the bacon is cooking, cut off the ends of the brussels sprouts. Then chop the Brussels sprouts in half. Lay them cut-side-down and finely chop until they are all shredded. Add the garlic and shallots to the skillet and saute until fragrant and the shallots are soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the Brussels sprouts and saute until tender crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a pinch of brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper and add the lemon juice. Saute for 1 minute more. Toss with the chopped parsley and bacon. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shredded Brussels Sprouts 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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