Red Chard, Avocado, and Blood Orange with Mango-Chutney Dressing

This Red Chard, Avocado, and Blood Orange with Mango-Chutney Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Eric Gower This side dish has it all: creamy avocado, tart orange, savory greens, zesty chutney, and crunchy toasted almonds. Serve as a salad or a side dish alongside a piece of grilled fish.

Ingredients

Servings 4

3 bunches red chard, stems and spines discarded
Kosher or other salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large blood orange, zested and sectioned
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon brown rice or other vinegar
2 tablespoons mango or other store-bought chutney
1 handful slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

Steam or boil the chard leaves for 3 to 4 minutes, then plunge them into cold water. Gently squeeze as much moisture as possible from the chard. You should end up with a ball a little bigger than a baseball. Chop the chard on a cutting board, salt and pepper liberally, and divide into 4 equal portions. Make a small chard wreath on each of 4 plates and fill the middle with avocado pieces and orange sections, artfully arranged however you like.
Put the olive oil, vinegar, chutney, and salt and pepper to taste into a jar and shake vigorously. Carefully drizzle everything with the dressing, using a light hand, then scatter the almonds and grated orange zest over them. Give each plate a final flick of salt and pepper.

Why this Red Chard, Avocado, and Blood Orange with Mango-Chutney Dressing works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Red Chard, Avocado, and Blood Orange with Mango-Chutney Dressing that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.

Brown rice is 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Chard, Avocado, and Blood Orange with Mango-Chutney Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Red Chard, Avocado, and Blood Orange with Mango-Chutney Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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