Shrimp and White Bean Cakes with Roasted Garlic Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dessert

This Shrimp and White Bean Cakes with Roasted Garlic Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Mark Bittman A little bit of cooked bulgur helps to bind the ingredients and make the cakes heartier--plus, it adds some whole grain.

Ingredients

1 whole garlic head
7 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, divided
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1/2 cup cooked bulgur
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °.
Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate cloves). Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over garlic; wrap in foil. Bake at 375 ° for 1 hour; cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze into a small bowl to extract pulp. Discard skins. Mash garlic using the back of a spoon. Stir in yogurt, juice, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Place 3 shrimp and 2/3 cup beans in a food processor; pulse until blended but not quite pureed. Add remaining shrimp, remaining beans, bulgur, cilantro, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Fill a 1/4-cup dry measuring cup with shrimp mixture. Invert onto a platter lined with parchment paper; gently pat into a 2 1/2-inch-wide patty. Repeat procedure with remaining shrimp mixture, forming 8 cakes. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
Preheat broiler to high.
Brush a jelly-roll pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange chilled cakes on pan; brush tops of cakes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Broil 5 minutes or until browned. Carefully turn cakes over. Brush tops of cakes with oil from pan. Broil an additional 5 minutes or until browned. Serve cakes with sauce.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shrimp and White Bean Cakes with Roasted Garlic Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Shrimp and White Bean Cakes with Roasted Garlic Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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