Roasted Asparagus with Cheesy Breadcrumbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Preheat your oven for a quick and easy recipe featuring roasted asparagus topped with cheesy, garlicky breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus, ends trimmed
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 a lemon
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet then drizzle them with 3 tablespoons olive oil, tossing until the spears are thoroughly coated. Season the asparagus with salt and freshly cracked black pepper then roast them for 15 to 20 minutes until they’re tender but still crisp. While the asparagus are roasting, prepare the breadcrumb topping.
- Heat a medium sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup olive oil to the pan, then add the garlic and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until golden. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until golden and toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a bowl and let them cool for 5 minutes then stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate then squeeze the lemon juice on top. Scatter the breadcrumbs on top of the asparagus and serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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