Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 4 1/2- to 5 1/2-pound flat-cut (first-cut) brisket, well-trimmed
- 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 24 whole dried apricots, divided
- 10 garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 Turkish bay leaves
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon matzo cake meal
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Stir first 8 ingredients in small bowl. Arrange brisket in large roasting pan; spread spice mixture evenly over both sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat broiler. Uncover brisket. Broil until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Turn brisket fat side up in pan.
- Set oven temperature to 325 °F. Sprinkle leeks, onion, 12 apricots, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves around brisket. Pour wine over. Cover pan with heavy-duty foil and bake brisket until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Uncover; cool 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer brisket to work surface. Pour juices into large measuring cup. Spoon off fat, reserving 1 tablespoon. Thinly slice brisket across grain on slight diagonal; overlap slices in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1 cup degreased pan juices over brisket; cover with foil. Stir reserved 1 tablespoon fat and matzo cake meal in medium saucepan over medium heat 3 minutes. Add remaining degreased pan juices; add remaining 12 apricots. Simmer until sauce thickens and boils, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover brisket and sauce separately and chill.) Rewarm covered brisket in 350 °F oven 30 minutes or 45 minutes if chilled. Rewarm sauce over low heat.
- Sprinkle brisket with cilantro and serve with sauce.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Honey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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