Chipotle-Orange-Glazed Salmon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 orange
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from chipotle chiles)
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bunch radishes, trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (from 1 ear) fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 4 pieces (5 ounces each) skinless salmon fillet
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack 4 to 6 inches from broiler heat source. Preheat broiler on high. Line jelly-roll pan with foil. In 2-quart saucepan, prepare quinoa as label directs. Transfer to bowl. Meanwhile, from orange, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/2 cup juice. In blender, puree chipotle, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, and orange juice. To bowl with quinoa, stir in radishes, corn, cilantro, green onions, orange peel, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Arrange salmon on prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt, then brush generously on all sides with chile mixture. Broil 5 to 7 minutes or until just opaque throughout. Serve salmon on quinoa pilaf. Nutritional Information (per serving):Calories 365; Total Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol 66mg; Sodium 240mg; Total Carbohydrate 35g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Protein 36g
- NotesVariation: Use 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. chunks, instead of salmon; broil 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center (165 degrees F).
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon.
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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