Asparagus Gremolata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, thinly sliced crosswise (about 2 cups)
- 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced on a diagonal
- 2 (2x1-inch) strips lemon zest, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated green chile (such as serrano or jalapeño)
- Generous pinch of kosher salt
- Pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Place asparagus in a medium bowl, add ice water to cover, and swirl asparagus with your hands. Drain through a fine-mesh sieve and return asparagus to bowl. Repeat process 2 more times (this will keep asparagus crunchy). Pat dry; wipe out bowl.
- Toss asparagus, scallions, lemon zest, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, and chile in dry bowl to combine. Add salt and sugar and toss again to combine.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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