Asparagus and Radish Sauté - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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This flavorful and no-fuss Asparagus and Radish Sauté side dish is the perfect way to make vegetables exciting--and enticing. Slice the radishes as thinly as possible. Use a mandoline if you own one.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 large shallots, sliced thinly lengthwise through the root
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch pieces
- 1 bunch small radishes (about 8 oz.), trimmed, thinly sliced
- 1 packed tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Warm oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and continue to cook, tossing frequently, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes longer.
- Add radishes, lemon zest and butter to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until radishes are just warmed through, about 1 minute. Squeeze lemon juice over and toss again. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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