Grilled Shellfish and Vegetables al Cartoccio - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Shellfish and Vegetables al Cartoccio is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Broccolini
- 8 fat asparagus spears
- 8 small carrots with some stem attached
- 8 large red radishes with some stem attached, halved lengthwise
- 4 medium tomatoes, halved crosswise
- 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges through the root end
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 16 small oysters, such as Wellfleet, scrubbed
- 16 littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 24 large mussels, scrubbed
- 4 large basil sprigs
- Warm crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Light a grill. In a large bowl, toss all of the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt. Pull out the Broccolini and grill over moderately high heat until lightly charred, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a large plate. Pull out the asparagus and carrots and grill for about 1 minute, until lightly charred; transfer to the plate. Grill the radishes, tomatoes and onion wedges, cut sides down, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes. Add to the other vegetables.
- Tear off eight 16-by-18-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil. Layer the sheets in pairs. Divide the oysters, clams and mussels among the four pairs of foil and drizzle with olive oil. Arrange the vegetables over the shellfish and drizzle with more olive oil. Add a pinch of salt, a basil sprig and 1 tablespoon of water to each. Fold the foil tightly into neat rectangular packets.
- Arrange the packets on the grill. Cover and cook over moderately high heat, rotating once or twice, until the packets are puffed and sizzling, about 25 minutes. Serve right away with bread.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Asparagus, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Shellfish and Vegetables al Cartoccio 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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