Orzo Salad with Chicken Meatballs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 c. whole wheat orzo
- 1 can no-salt-added garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 container baby spinach
- 1/3 c. crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 small seedless English cucumber
- 1 small vine-ripe tomato
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In covered 3- to 4-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling on high. In medium bowl, mix chicken, garlic, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; shape into twelve 2-inch meatballs. Divide meatballs among cups of 12-cup muffin tin (1 per cup) or place on small jelly-roll pan. Brush meatballs with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F).
- Meanwhile, prepare orzo as label directs. Drain well. Place in large bowl; toss with garbanzo beans, spinach, and feta cheese.
- Whisk together lemon juice and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Drizzle over orzo; toss to combine.
- Divide orzo salad among 4 plates. Top each with 3 meatballs. Sprinkle with chopped cucumber and tomato.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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