Chimichurri Pork Chops with Couscous - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chimichurri Pork Chops with Couscous is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 package plain Israeli couscous
- 16 oz. fresh peas
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 c. mixed dry spinach and arugula
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 c. Chopped red onion
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 bone-in pork chops, 1" thick
- 1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a medium pot, prepare couscous according to package instructions. Add fresh peas for last 2 minutes of cooking time. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Turn off heat and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor add greens, garlic, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Pulse until finely chopped (sauce should have some texture). Scrape side of bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Set aside in a small bowl.
- Preheat a large cast iron pan over high heat. Pat each pork chop dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the pan and add two pork chops. Sear on high for 5 minutes on each side. Remove the pork chops to rest; cook remaining pork chops.
- Serve pork chops with spoonful of chimichurri and side of peas and couscous. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh parsley.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chimichurri Pork Chops with Couscous recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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