This Sesame Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger. Set aside.
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In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, toast the sesame seeds until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
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In the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir the soy sauce mixture and shrimp into the asparagus mixture. Cook 1 minute to heat through. Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the sesame oil.
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To serve, spoon the rice onto 4 dinner plates, top with the shrimp mixture and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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Nutritional information per serving: About 370 calories, 31 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate, 7 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 221 mg cholesterol, 455 mg sodium, 3 g fiber
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Compare calories: Restaurant shrimp stir-fry has 1,058 calories 30 grams of fat. This stir-fry is 370 calories and 7 grams of fat. That's a 688 calorie difference.
Why this Sesame Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry works for PCOS
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Asparagus.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sesame Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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