Provençale Arctic Char - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Provençale Arctic Char is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 Artic char fillets with skin
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow summer squash
- 1/2 c. red and green Cerignola olives
- 1 large ripe beefsteak tomato
- 4 sprig fresh tarragon
- 1 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Season Arctic char fillets with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering; add fillets, skin side down. Cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes. Turn fillets; cook 3 minutes longer for medium doneness. Transfer fillets to a serving plate.
- Add remaining oil to skillet; add zucchini, yellow squash, olives, tomato, and tarragon sprigs. Raise heat to high and sauté 3 minutes or until squash is crisp-tender. Stir in vinegar and remaining salt and pepper and continue to sauté, 1 minute longer.
- Spoon squash mixture onto plates and top with a fillet. Serve with lemon wedges.
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 Provençale Arctic Char 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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