Slow-Cooked Salmon, Chickpeas, and Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Slow-Cooked Salmon, Chickpeas, and Greens is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more
- 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 small bunch mustard greens, ribs and stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 °F. Brush a large baking dish with oil. Combine chickpeas, cumin, and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Mash about half of chickpeas with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Transfer chickpea mixture to prepared dish.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mustard greens and cook, tossing, until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add honey and 1/4 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until greens are completely wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to dish with chickpea mixture.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper; arrange over greens and chickpea mixture and drizzle with oil. Bake until salmon is opaque in the center, 30 –35 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Honey.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Slow-Cooked Salmon, Chickpeas, and Greens 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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