Kasha with Kale and Pancetta Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Kasha with Kale and Pancetta Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Sandy Sonnenfelt In our favorite new weeknight meal, kasha and a poached egg rev up greens and smoky pork. The recipe comes from Sandy Sonnenfelt, prepared-foods director at Market Hall Foods and its flagship store, The Pasta Shop in Oakland. W

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
About 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
3 to 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup kasha* (roasted buckwheat)
3 ounces diced pancetta
1 large bunch Tuscan kale (also sold as dinosaur or Lacinato kale) or curly kale, stems trimmed flush with leaves and leaves sliced crosswise 1/2 in. thick
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus lemon wedges
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Poached eggs (optional)*

Instructions

Bring broth, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tbsp. oil to a boil in a small saucepan. Add kasha. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, sauté pancetta in a 12-in. frying pan over medium heat until golden brown and starting to crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon from the pan to a small plate.
Add kale and chile flakes to fat in pan. Cook, stirring often, until kale starts to soften and turn bright green, about 2 minutes. Add lemon zest, 1/4 tsp. salt, the pepper, and a splash of water if pan starts to get dry; cook a couple of minutes more. Stir in kasha mixture and 2 to 3 tbsp. more oil to moisten.
Serve warm or at room temperature, with an egg on each serving if you like, and lemon wedges on the side.
*Find kasha at well-stocked grocery stores and natural-foods stores, and at bobsredmill. com. For the best way to poach eggs, go to sunset. com/poachedeggs.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasha with Kale and Pancetta Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Kasha with Kale and Pancetta Recipe | MyRecipes 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?

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