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Sichuan Tofu Gan and Warm Celery Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sichuan Tofu Gan and Warm Celery Salad
Servings: 2
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili oil, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chili bean paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 3 inner celery stalks, with leaves, sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick
  • One 8-ounce package firm tofu gan (dried firm beancurd), sliced into 1/8-inch-thick slices
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the chili oil, chili bean paste and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
  2. Heat a wok over high heat until smoking and pour in the vegetable oil. Add the peppercorns and garlic and toss briefly, and then add the celery and stir-fry until softened, 1 minute. Stir in the tofu and carefully toss until heated through, about 1 minute. Pour in the chili oil sauce and toss well until warm throughout.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce and season with sea salt, black pepper and the lemon juice, adding more to taste.
  4. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle the cilantro and peanuts over the top. Drizzle more chili oil over the salad and serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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