Asian Salmon Bowl with Lime Drizzle - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 packages (5 ounces each) baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 °F. Cook rice as directed on package. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic and pepper flakes until garlic is lightly golden, 1 minute. Add syrup, juice and soy sauce; cook until bubbling, 3 minutes. In a bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water; stir into garlic glaze. Cook until slightly thick, 1 minute. Arrange fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread 1 teaspoon glaze over each fillet. Roast until just cooked through, 12 minutes. In a medium skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add 1 package spinach; sauté until just wilted. Remove from pan; set aside. Repeat with second package spinach. Divide rice among 4 bowls; top each with 1/4 spinach and 1 salmon fillet, broken into large pieces. Drizzle with remaining sauce; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Spinach.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...
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