Crispy Brussels Sprouts With Chile Caramel - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Crispy Brussels Sprouts With Chile Caramel is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying (about 8 cups)
- 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 red or green Thai chile, halved
- 1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layers removed, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 1" piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced into rounds 1/2 cup fish sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed, quartered
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallot, garlic, chile, lemongrass, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6 –8 minutes. Stir in fish sauce, scraping up any brown bits. Stir in sugar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 12 –15 minutes. Strain sauce into a medium bowl; discard solids. Let cool.
- Pour oil into a large heavy pot to come 3" up sides. Fit pot with thermometer and heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 350 °F. Working in batches, fry brussels sprouts until brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Arrange brussels sprouts on a platter, drizzle with 1/4 cup sauce, and toss to coat, adding more sauce if needed. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crispy Brussels Sprouts With Chile Caramel recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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