Warm Spinach Salad with Bacon, Tomatoes, and Pecans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Popeye was on to something: Spinach is tip-top nutritionally. It's high in vitamins C, E, and K, as well as beta-carotene, folate, riboflavin, and other antioxidants thought to fend off disease.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. Pecan halves
- 6 slice bacon
- 1 red onion
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes
- 1/3 c. white-wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 2 bunch flat-leaf spinach
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in oven until golden and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet.
- Add onion to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar; simmer until liquid thickens slightly and tomatoes are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place spinach in a large bowl, and pour hot tomato-onion mixture over; toss quickly to coat and wilt spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with reserved pecans and bacon.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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