Red Wine Steak with Quinoa and Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim
Why save steak dinners for special occasions? This one has protein, grains, and greens covered.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. red wine
- 1/4 c. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 –2 lb. flank steak
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. quinoa
- 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2" pieces
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 c. Chopped chives
Instructions
- In a resealable plastic bag, add red wine, soy sauce, and Worcestershire. Season steak with salt and pepper and add to marinade. Let sit at room temperature 5 minutes while you cook quinoa.
- Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package instructions, about 15 minutes. In a medium pot bring water to a boil and season with salt. Add asparagus and cook 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
- Heat broiler. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and place a rack on top. Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off; discard marinade. Place steak on sheet pan and spread an even layer of brown sugar all over the steak. Broil until top is lightly charred, about 10 minutes. (Watch carefully as the sugar can burn.) Transfer to cutting board and cover loosely with foil; let rest 10 minutes.
- Slice steak across the grain into 1/2" slices and serve with quinoa and asparagus. Garnish with chives.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
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 is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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