Grilled Salmon-and-Lentil Tacos with Spicy Pickled Onions - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Salmon-and-Lentil Tacos with Spicy Pickled Onions is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 red onions (1 pound), thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 dried chiles de árbol, lightly crushed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Make the pickled onions Put the onions in a heatproof medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar with the sugar, chiles, salt and 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Pour the brine over the onions, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Discard the chiles.
- Meanwhile, make the tacos In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils with the garlic, salt and chile and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a simmer and cook over moderate heat until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the lentils; discard the chile and garlic. Transfer the lentils to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with the lemon juice and season with salt.
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan and brush with canola oil. Rub the salmon with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat, turning once, until just opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes per side; transfer to a platter.
- Serve the salmon and lentils with the mashed avocado, pickled red onions, warm corn tortillas and hot sauce.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.
Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Salmon-and-Lentil Tacos with Spicy Pickled Onions recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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