Korean spinach side dish (Sigeumchinamul: 시금치나물) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Korean spinach side dish (Sigeumchinamul: 시금치나물)
Prep: 5 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Wind down your day with this nourishing korean Korean spinach side dish (Sigeumchinamul: 시금치나물). A well-balanced dinner is essential for women managing PCOS, as it supports overnight hormone regulation and helps prepare the body for restful sleep. This recipe combines wholesome ingredients that support both satiety and metabolic health.

This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.

Ingredients

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Instructions

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This spinach dish called "sigeumchi namul" a side dish that Koreans eat with rice. It'll be good recipe for vegetarians. full recipe: http://www.maangchi.com/recipes/sigumchi-namul Ingredients: • 1 bunch of spinach • 2 cloves of garlic • 1 green onion • 1.5 tbs of soy sauce • sesame oil and sesame seeds Directions: 1. In boiling water, add 1 ts of salt and blanch a bunch of spinach for 30 seconds after removing dead the leaves and roots. 2. Drain the cooked spinach and rinse it in cold water 3 times, and squeeze it gently to get the water out. 3. Cut the spinach a few times and set it aside. 4. Place 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 chopped green onion, 1.5 tbs of soy sauce and ½ tbs sesame oil in a large bowl and mix them all up with a spoon. 5. Place the spinach into the sauce and mix by hand. 6. Transfer the spinach onto a serving plate and sprinkle ½ tbs of toasted sesame seeds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Spinach.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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...

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