Thai Beef Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 small serrano chile
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 1 cup grated, seeded, peeled cucumber
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 (12-ounce) package broccoli coleslaw
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
Instructions
- Combine first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steak evenly on both sides with pepper and salt. Add steak to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove steak from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak.
- Combine cabbage and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle slaw mixture with cilantro mixture; toss. Arrange 2 cups slaw mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 3 ounces beef.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Honey, Basil.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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