Asian Vegetables with Tofu and Coconut Milk - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 small broccoli florets
- 8 small cauliflower florets
- 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 12 pieces canned baby corn, drained
- 8 snow peas, strings removed
- 6 large shiitake mushrooms (about 4 ounces), stemmed, caps sliced
- 1 small Chinese or Japanese eggplant, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk*
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce* or vegetarian oyster sauce*
- 1 2-inch square baked teriyaki-seasoned tofu, cut into 1x1/2x1/4-inch pieces
- 1 baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise
- 1 green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Blanch broccoli and cauliflower in pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add broccoli, cauliflower, corn, snow peas, mushrooms, and eggplant. Cover and cook until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Mix in coconut milk, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Add tofu, bok choy, and green onion. Cover and cook until vegetables are just tender and coated with sauce, about 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with pepper. Transfer vegetables to large bowl and serve immediately.
- Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
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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