Soy-Basted Chicken Kebabs With Sesame-Citrus Sprinkle - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by /contributors/chris-morocco
Soy adds saltiness along with a deep color to these skewers; the glaze would also be great on short ribs.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons toasted white and/or black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo-style pepper or other mild red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix sesame seeds, chives, Aleppo-style pepper, and lemon zest in a small bowl to combine; season with salt.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Lemon.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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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