East-West Stir-Fry Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1 medium carrot, cut in paper-thin strips
- 1/4 pound fresh green beans, sliced lengthwise
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 4 large mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 8 to 10 ounces fresh spinach
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- On waxed paper, shape the ground beef into a 7-in. square. Using a large knife, cut beef into 1-in. cubes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add half of the beef cubes. Stir-fry about 3 minutes or until no pink remains. Remove beef and keep warm; repeat with remaining beef cubes.
- Heat remaining oil in skillet; stir-fry onion, celery, carrot, beans, water chestnuts and mushrooms for 2 minutes. Add broth; reduce heat. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in honey and soy sauce.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Return meat to skillet. Place spinach on top of meat/vegetable mixture; cover and steam for 1 minute. Stir in spinach. Serve with rice.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Honey, Nuts.
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 managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Honey, often hailed as a...
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