Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Flank Steak - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Flank Steak is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl A heartier steak salad with an Asian twist.

Ingredients

1/2 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp. sesame oil, divided
1/4 c. rice vinegar
2 tbsp. sriracha
2 tbsp. honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. minced freshed ginger
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. flank steak
8 oz. soba noodles
1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cup)
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cup)
2 scallions, thinly sliced, divided
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
kosher salt
Black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, Sriracha, honey, garlic, and ginger. Slowly whisk in oil until combined.
Place steak in a shallow baking dish and pour 1/3 of soy mixture over steak. Let sit 10 minutes.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook soba noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, toss noodles with carrot, cucumber, 1/2 of scallions, and sesame seeds. Pour remaining soy mixture over noodles and toss gently to combine.
Heat a lightly oiled grill pan or grill over high. Remove steak from marinade and season with salt and pepper (discard marinade). Grill steak 5 minutes per side for medium. Let rest 5 minutes and thinly slice on the diagonal.
Serve steak over soba noodle salad, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and garnish with remaining scallions.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Honey.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels an...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Flank Steak good for PCOS?

Yes, this Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Flank Steak recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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