Flounder in Ginger-Sesame Broth with Edamame and Bok Choy Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Flounder in Ginger-Sesame Broth with Edamame and Bok Choy Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Christine Burns Rudalevige To prevent the flounder from flaking apart before serving, use a long, flat spatula to gently remove each fillet from the broth.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons sesame oil
12 shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced
2 cups seafood stock (such as Kitchen Basics)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 1/2 tablespoons white miso (soybean paste)
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
4 (6-ounce) flounder fillets
2 cups chopped baby bok choy
1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans), thawed
2 green onions, thinly diagonally sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons black or white sesame seeds

Instructions

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl. Add mushrooms; sauté 2 minutes. Add stock and next 6 ingredients (through ginger); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
Add fish to pan. Top with bok choy and edamame. Cover; simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until fish is done.
Remove fish from pan; divide evenly among 4 bowls. Divide stock mixture among bowls. Top evenly with green onions, bell pepper, and sesame seeds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Miso is extremely nutrient-dense and believed to alkalinize the body and stop the effects of carcinogens in the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flounder in Ginger-Sesame Broth with Edamame and Bok Choy Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Flounder in Ginger-Sesame Broth with Edamame and Bok Choy 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 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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