Smoked Whitefish Tartare with Herb Oil - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Smoked Whitefish Tartare with Herb Oil is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fava beans, shelled or 1/2 cup frozen baby peas
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 pound smoked whitefish, skinned and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup loosely packed microgreens
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon piment d'Espelette (see Note)
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche
- 1 tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon or lemon juice
Instructions
- In a saucepan of salted boiling water, blanch the fava beans or peas for 1 minute. Drain and cool in a bowl of ice water for 1 minute. Drain well; if using favas, slip off and discard the tough outer skins. Transfer the beans or peas to a bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the parsley and chives and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the herb oil to the favas in the bowl along with the smoked fish, microgreens and lime juice. Toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper and the piment d'Espelette.
- In another bowl, whisk the crème fraîche and lemon juice. Spoon the tartare onto plates and dollop the lemon cream alongside. Drizzle the remaining herb oil on top and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Smoked Whitefish Tartare with Herb Oil recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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