Kimchi Creamed Collard Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Kimchi Creamed Collard Greens is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, minced
1/2 pound slab bacon, minced
2 pounds collard greens, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon sorghum or maple syrup
2 cups chicken stock
Kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup finely chopped Classic Cabbage Kimchi

Instructions

Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until it has some color. Add the bacon and cook for 10 minutes, or until fully rendered.
Add the collards and sauté until a bit limp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook down until almost dry. Add the sorghum, stock, 2 cups of water, and kosher salt to taste. Simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes, until the collards are tender.
While the collards are cooking, get the kimchi cream ready to roll: In a small saucepan, cook the cream over medium heat, watching it closely, until it has reduced by one-third, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chopped kimchi.
When the collards are tender, stir the kimchi cream into the greens and cook to marry the flavors, about 10 minutes. Serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kimchi.

Besides beneficial bacteria, kimchi is also a great source of beta-carotene, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, B1 and B2. Kimchi and is full of probiotics which balance our pH level and ward off yeast infections and UTIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimchi Creamed Collard Greens good for PCOS?

Yes, this Kimchi Creamed Collard Greens recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 6 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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