Wild Salmon with Pearl Couscous, Slow-Roasted Tomatoes, and Lemon Oregano Oil - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 plum tomatoes (1 lb), halved lengthwise
- 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 12 whole fresh oregano leaves plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 250 °F.
- Toss tomatoes with sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and arrange, cut sides down, in a small shallow baking pan. Heat oil in a 9- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in basil and whole oregano leaves, then pour oil over tomatoes. Roast tomatoes until very tender but not falling apart, 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Transfer tomatoes with a spatula to a large plate, then pour oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl or measuring cup, discarding solids. Stir in chopped oregano, zest, juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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