Gingery Salmon Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. whole grain pilaf
- 3 tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1/3 c. water
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- .13 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 lb. broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook pilaf as label directs.
- Meanwhile, in 13 inch by 9 inch glass or ceramic baking dish, mix soy sauce, grated ginger, and honey until well combined. Add salmon fillets and turn to coat evenly; spoon ginger mixture evenly over salmon. Pour 2 tablespoons water into baking dish around salmon. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until salmon is just opaque throughout.
- After salmon has baked 10 minutes, in 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil on high until hot. Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper and cook 10 seconds until fragrant, then stir in broccoli florets and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 1 minute, then add 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until water evaporates.
- Divide pilaf, salmon, and broccoli among 4 serving plates. Spoon any sauce left in baking dish over salmon.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Salmon, Honey.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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