Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Asian Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Freezing the meat for 30 minutes will make it easier to slice. Serve with a crisp, dry Riesling or beer.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, fat trimmed, cut lengthwise in half
- 3 tablespoons minced lemongrass
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons peanut oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced seeded serrano chile
- 1 bunch mustard greens, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 1 head of bok choy, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups thinly sliced red onions
Instructions
- Freeze beef 30 minutes. Using large knife, thinly slice beef crosswise. Mix meat, lemongrass, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, soy sauce, 3/4 teaspoon sugar, and garlic in large bowl. Sprinkle generously with black pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes or chill up to 3 hours.
- Whisk 3 tablespoons oil, lime juice, shallot, chili, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Place mustard greens, bok choy, onions, and basil in large bowl. Add 3/4 of dressing; toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Working in 2 batches, stir-fry meat until cooked to desired doneness, about 35 seconds for rare. Add to greens. Add remaining dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
- *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
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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