Blackened Cabbage with Kelp Brown Butter - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Lunch

This Blackened Cabbage with Kelp Brown Butter is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 medium green cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1" pieces dried kombu
10 basil leaves
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Heat oil in a carbon-steel or castiron pan over medium-high, then add half of cabbage (save the other half for Monday's stir-fry), cut side down. Cook, undisturbed (yep, don't move it), until the underside is nearly blackened, 10 –15 minutes. When you start worrying that it's completely burned and possibly ruined, you'll know you're doing it right.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar, Basil.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackened Cabbage with Kelp Brown Butter good for PCOS?

Yes, this Blackened Cabbage with Kelp Brown Butter recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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