Sautéed Pork Chops with Kale - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 large bunch kale
- olive oil
- 4 center-cut bone-in pork loin chops
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 lemon
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cut stems and spines from kale leaves, then roughly chop; wash well (do not dry) and set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat enough oil to coat bottom. Season pork with salt and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Add 1 more tablespoon oil to skillet. Cook garlic until golden, about 1 minute. Add kale and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 f...
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