Shrimp 'n' Mushroom Lettuce Wraps Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shrimp 'n' Mushroom Lettuce Wraps Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3/4 teaspoon honey
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 1 package (6 ounces) portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup canned bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
- 8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
Instructions
- For sauce, in a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
- Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, saute shrimp in 1 teaspoon canola oil for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and red onion in remaining oil for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Return shrimp to the pan. Add bean sprouts, cilantro and basil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until heated through.
- Remove from the heat; stir in green onions and peanuts. Divide among lettuce leaves; drizzle each with 1 tablespoon sauce. Fold lettuce over filling.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts, Basil.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shrimp 'n' Mushroom Lettuce Wraps Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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