Indian Beef and Peas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
- 1 pound ground beef
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 6 to 8 savoy cabbage leaves
- Sliced green chilies, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet set over medium-high heat, add the oil. When it's hot, add the ginger and onions and cook until softened and beginning to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Add the curry leaves, garam masala, mustard seeds and cardamom seeds, and cook for 20 seconds. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with salt and stir to break up any chunks. Continue to cook until the beef is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in the peas and cook until they turn bright green, about 2 minutes.
- Place a stovetop steamer over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and steam until bright green and tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Place them on a platter and spoon the beef on top. Garnish with green chilies and lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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