Orange-Glazed Salmon with Olive Quinoa Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Combine 2/3 cup water, quinoa, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley, olives, and pine nuts.
- While quinoa cooks, arrange fillets, skin side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, syrup, rind, juice, Dijon, garlic, and pepper in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Spread orange mixture evenly over fillets. Broil salmon 6 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Serve fillets with quinoa mixture.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Nuts.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...
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