Asparagus with Mock Hollandaise Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Asparagus with Mock Hollandaise Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus
2 egg yolks
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon margarine
Grated lemon rind (optional)

Instructions

Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
Cook asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling water 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Set aside, and keep warm.
Place egg yolks in a small bowl; stir well with a wire whisk.
Combine water, cornstarch, and salt in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Remove from heat; add 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixture to egg yolks, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Add egg yolk mixture to remaining cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until temperature reaches 160 °. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and margarine.
To serve, spoon sauce over asparagus, and sprinkle with lemon rind, if desired.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asparagus with Mock Hollandaise Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Asparagus with Mock Hollandaise Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes 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 8 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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