Sauteed Mushrooms & Spinach with Spicy Garlic Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Sauteed Mushrooms & Spinach with Spicy Garlic Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped scallion
3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 Tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon coarse Korean hot red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 cups sliced shitake mushrooms
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 ºF.
Spread the sesame seeds onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove the toasted sesame seeds and use a heavy knife to crush them into smaller pieces.
In a bowl, whisk together the crushed sesame seeds with the garlic, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and sugar. Set aside.
Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the shitake mushrooms and saute 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown, then add the spinach.
Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and spinach and saute an additional 5 minutes.
Plate and serve warm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Spinach.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sauteed Mushrooms & Spinach with Spicy Garlic Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sauteed Mushrooms & Spinach with Spicy Garlic Sauce 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 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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