Swiss Chard with Raisins and Almonds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Swiss Chard with Raisins and Almonds is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry Sherry
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 4 bunches Swiss chard, center ribs and stems removed, leaves cut into 2" pieces (about 16 cups)
- 1 Fresno chile or red jalapeño, seeded, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Bring Sherry and raisins to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; let cool.
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute more. Add chard by handfuls to pot, tossing to wilt between additions, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add raisins with soaking liquid, chile, lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired, and toss to combine.
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 Swiss Chard with Raisins and Almonds 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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