Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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This dish takes just minutes to prepare, so steam some rice ahead of time. A salad of sliced radishes and sweet onions drizzled with a light vinaigrette rounds things out. For dessert, try vanilla frozen yogurt topped with sugared strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 10 ounces top sirloin, thinly sliced across grain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup sliced red onion
- 8 ounces slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
Instructions
- Spread sesame seeds on large plate. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; coat with sesame seeds.
- Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add beef; stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/3 cup water and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce is bubbling and coats beef and vegetables, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Asparagus.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus...
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