Steamed Mussels - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min Servings: Serves 12 (as part of aïoli menu).
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed and beards removed
- Garnish: fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs and lemon wedges
Instructions
- Cook onion in oil in a 5- to 6-quart pot over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add wine and mussels and bring to a boil. Cover and cook, shaking pot occasionally, until mussels are opened, 4 to 5 minutes. (Discard any unopened ones.)
- Transfer mussels to a platter with a slotted spoon, discarding steaming liquid.
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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