Asparagus with Lemon-Parmesan Breadcrumbs Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Asparagus with Lemon-Parmesan Breadcrumbs Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Jiselle Basile A quick hit with lemon, Parmesan, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs under the broiler and voila! An instant side dish favorite (perfect for any spring table), ready in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup panko
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon melted unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler to HIGH; arrange rack about 4 inches from heating element.
  2. Arrange asparagus on a foil-lined baking sheet. Coat asparagus with cooking spray.
  3. Broil asparagus 8 minutes or until almost tender, stirring once.
  4. Combine panko, Parmesan cheese, lemon rind, canola oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Sprinkle panko mixture over asparagus. Broil 2 minutes; drizzle with lemon juice and melted butter.

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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