Lunch: Soy-Glazed Salmon with Garlicky Kale and Rice

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Use the soy-Dijon-honey sauce in this grilled salmon recipe on chicken, steak, or even as a quick marinade for vegetables.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Kale, Lemon, Honey, Brown Rice

Health and fertility benefits of Soy-Glazed Salmon with Garlicky Kale and Rice

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 c. brown rice
kosher salt
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/4 lb. salmon (whole pieces or fillets)
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 bunches Tuscan Kale, chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine rice, 1 1/2 cups water, and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered,18 minutes. Remove from heat and steam with lid 5 minutes more. Fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, mustard, and lemon juice. Place salmon skin-side down in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and pour over half the sauce.
Heat a grill pan over high heat. Grill salmon skin side-up, 4 minutes, then flip and brush with remaining sauce. Grill until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes more.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook garlic until fragrant and beginning to turn golden, 2 minutes. Add kale and cook until beginning to wilt, 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve salmon with kale, brown rice, and lemon.

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