Spicy Shrimp with Pineapple and Bok Choy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Serve with white rice to soak up the juices. A bottle of Gewürztraminer would pair nicely with the spiciness of the shrimp.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 6 baby bok choy, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 1 1/2 cups 3/4-inch cubes fresh peeled pineapple
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Blend first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Heat wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; tilt to coat. Add shrimp, garlic, ginger, and crushed pepper. Stir-fry 2 minutes; transfer mixture to bowl. Add 2 teaspoons vegetable oil to same wok or skillet. Add bell pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add bok choy and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Add pineapple, onions, and shrimp mixture. Stir-fry until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Stir soy mixture and add; cook until juices thicken, about 1 minute.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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