Spanish Anchovy, Fennel, and Preserved Lemon Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Recipe by Charles Clark
Spanish anchovies in vinegar (boquerones) are milder than salted anchovies and have a light pickled taste. They are available in the refrigerated section of some specialty foods stores and online from markys.com.
Ingredients
- 9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 5 ounces mche or baby arugula
- 1 large fennel bulb, very thinly sliced, divided
- 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced purchased or homemade preserved lemon*
- 8 ounces Spanish white anchovies in vinegar or smoked trout
Instructions
- Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Combine mche, 1/2 cup fennel, 1/3 cup onion, and preserved lemon in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Arrange on platter. Top with remaining fennel and onion, then anchovies. Drizzle with more dressing and serve.
- *QUICK PRESERVED LEMONS: Combine 1 thinly sliced lemon, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 4 teaspoons coarse sea salt in small skillet. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Cool.
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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