Orzotto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Orzotto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cups orzo or pearl barley
- 1/2 cup dry white or red wine
- 3 cups chicken stock, beef stock, or low-sodium broth
- 1/2 to 1 cup vegetables
- 1/3 cup grated cheese
- Fresh herbs or other aromatics
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Orzotto Variations, recipes follow
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and saute until fragrant and translucent. Add the orzo or barley and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and cook until absorbed.
- Gradually add the stock, stirring frequently. Bring to a simmer and cover; cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the liquid is almost absorbed and orzo or barley is tender. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vegetables, grated cheese, fresh herbs or aromatics, heavy cream, and vinegar. Season the orzotto with salt and pepper and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Barley, Lemon.
Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susc...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Orzotto 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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