Salmon Club Sandwiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 dried chipotle chiles, stems and seeds discarded
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup agave syrup (see Note)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Four skinless 4-ounce salmon fillets, halved crosswise
- 12 thin slices of whole wheat toast
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup arugula leaves
- 4 large slices of beefsteak tomato
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened. Add the tamarind, garlic, chipotles, raisins, tomato paste, agave and chile powder. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat until thick, 20 minutes. Let cool, then puree in a blender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set the salmon in a large, shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Coat with 1/2 cup of the sauce; refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Light a grill and oil the grates. Grill the salmon over high heat, turning once and basting with another 1/2 cup of the sauce, until just cooked through, 4 minutes.
- For each club, use 3 slices of toast; spread each with 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise and layer with the arugula, tomato and fish.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Agave.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...
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