Sautéed Pears With Bacon and Mustard Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sautéed Pears With Bacon and Mustard Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 ounces slab bacon, sliced 1/4" thick, slices cut into 1/4" pieces
- 4 ripe but firm Bosc pears, quartered, seeds removed
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons walnut oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted, roasted walnuts
- Sliced chives (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp around edges, 10 –12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. bacon fat from skillet.
- Season pears with salt and pepper and cook in skillet with bacon fat over medium-high, turning occasionally, until golden brown and starting to soften (they should be slightly firm at cores), 5 –7 minutes. Transfer to a platter; let cool.
- Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss walnuts with remaining 2 tsp. oil in another small bowl; season with salt. Drizzle dressing over pears and scatter walnuts and bacon on top. Just before serving, top with chives.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sautéed Pears With Bacon and Mustard Dressing 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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