This Smoked Trout Brandade is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat oven to 400 °. Rub potato with 1 teaspoon oil and bake directly on oven rack until tender, 50 –60 minutes. Let cool slightly, then peel. Mash potato until nearly smooth
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Meanwhile, bring garlic, trout, and milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat; let sit 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer half of trout to a plate; flake.
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Place garlic, milk, and remaining trout in a food processor along with lemon juice, paprika (if using), and remaining 1/2 cup oil; process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and gently fold in mashed potato and flaked trout; season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer trout mixture to a 1-quart shallow baking dish or four 6-ounce ramekins and top with Parmesan. Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown and brandade is heated through, 15 –20 minutes. Serve with bread, meats, cheeses, and grapes.
Why this Smoked Trout Brandade works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Smoked Trout Brandade that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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 Trout Brandade recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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