Grilled Beef, Jícama, and Apple Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Grilled Beef, Jícama, and Apple Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Ellie Krieger This Thai-inspired salad has that classic tart-sweet-spicy flavor balance that really gets your taste buds dancing. The cool, crunchy herb-laced salad is the yin to the yang of the rich tender beef. Whats more, the food processor

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds shoulder center steak (ranch steak) or top sirloin steak, boneless
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large jícama (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled
2 green apples (about 1 pound), cored
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (about 2 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the steak with the salt and pepper and grill until medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then cut across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, vinegar, and sugar and whisk until the sugar is partially dissolved. Using the shredder attachment of a food processor, shred the jícama and apples; transfer to a bowl. Add the cilantro, lime zest, jalapeño, and dressing, and toss to combine.
To serve, mound 1 1/2 cups of the salad into each serving bowl and top with about 7 slices of beef. Garnish each bowl with additional cilantro leaves and about 2 teaspoons of toasted peanuts. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples, Nuts.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Beef, Jícama, and Apple Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Beef, Jícama, and Apple Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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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