Snap Peas with Herb Butter Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds sugar snap peas, trimmed
- Garnish: lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until well combined. Beat in black pepper and 3/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
- Heat 8 cups water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Add peas, cover, and cook 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place warm peas in a large serving bowl; top with herb butter, and toss to combine. Garnish, if desired.
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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