Garden Greens and Pumpernickel Panzanella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" lengths
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into 1" lengths
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 Tbsp. for dressing
- 6 c. cubed pumpernickel bread (each about 1/4")
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. spicy brown mustard
- 1 tbsp. prepared horseradish
- 1/4 c. Chopped fresh dill
- 4 c. arugula
- 1/2 bunch watermelon or regular radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
Instructions
- Arrange two oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus, green onions, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; spread in single layer. Bake on lower rack until vegetables are browned and tender, 15 minutes. On another large rimmed baking sheet, arrange bread in single layer. Bake on upper rack until crisp and dry, stirring once; 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, and 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt; stir in dill.
- Toss bread cubes with vinaigrette in bowl; add roasted vegetables, arugula, and radishes; toss until well-combined.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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