Vegetable Kimchi - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds crunchy vegetables (such as radishes, asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, beets, or turnips), cut into 3/4" pieces
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 10 scallions, cut on a diagonal into 1" pieces
- 1/3 cup gochugaru (coarse Korean red pepper powder) or 4 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, finely ground
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together vegetables, salt, and sugar. Let sit at room temperature 1 –3 hours for juices to release. Add scallions, gochugaru, garlic, fish sauce, and ginger; toss to coat.
- Divide kimchi between two 1-qt. jars, distributing liquid evenly and leaving 1" headspace.
- Eat immediately or let sit on countertop 2 days to allow fermentation to begin before refrigerating. Flavors will deepen over time.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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