Broiled Escarole with Blackberries, Blue Cheese, and Pecans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Juice of 1/2 large navel orange (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 c. olive oil (stream it in gradually, while whisking, after mixing together the other ingredients)
Instructions
- Cut off root end of escarole and separate leaves. Rinse escarole and let dry.
- Heat an oven to broil. Place escarole on a sheet pan and toss the greens in olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Broil for about 3-4 minutes (until some parts just start to get crisp and browned). Remove the escarole from the oven and let cool while you work on the dressing.
- To make the dressing: Combine all ingredients except the olive oil in a mixing bowl. Slowly stream in the oil while whisking continuously until dressing emulsifies. (makes about 1/2 cup dressing)
- Toss greens in the dressing and top salad with blackberries, pecans, and blue cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds, Honey.
Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, i...
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