Vegetable Primavera with Eggs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Vegetable Primavera with Eggs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup seasonal vegetables, such as carrots and zucchini, diced
- 4 cups wheat berry grains, soaked in water for 12 hours, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable or tomato broth
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 4 farm-fresh duck eggs
- Grated Parmesan, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt 8 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the carrot and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in the wheat berries, thyme and broth and cook until the broth is reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and season with some salt and pepper. Add half of the parsley and rosemary, and the honey, and toss to combine.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or on a griddle, and fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set.
- To serve, portion the wheat berry primavera into 4 bowls. Top each portion with a fried egg and garnish with the remaining parsley and rosemary and some freshly grated Parmesan.
- NotesThis recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Vegetable Primavera with Eggs 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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