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Pork Chop Milanese with Arugula and Teardrop Tomatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pork Chop Milanese with Arugula and Teardrop Tomatoes
Servings: 4
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This Pork Chop Milanese with Arugula and Teardrop Tomatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/mario-batali A spicy arugula and tomato salad accompaniment makes this a perfect light summer entrée that could easily serve as a one-dish meal, or a piatto unico as they are known in Italy. The trick is to cook the chops slowly o

Ingredients

  • 4 center-cut pork chops, 1 inch thick
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs, lightly toasted
  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 bunch of arugula, stems removed
  • 1/2 pound teardrop tomatoes, halved lenghtwise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges, seeds removed

Instructions

  1. Remove the bones from the pork chops. Using a meat mallet, carefully pound the pork chops until they are uniformly 1/4 inch thick. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Dip each chop into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each chop in the bread crumbs and set on a plate.

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 Pork Chop Milanese with Arugula and Teardrop Tomatoes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Drink. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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