Lunch: Broccoli With Orange Sauce

Recipe by Nora Henshaw, Okemah, Oklahoma These beautiful florets are a powerful source of vitamins A and C.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Broccoli With Orange Sauce

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

2 oranges
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 (8-ounce) container low-fat lemon yogurt

Instructions

Grate 1 orange to equal 1 teaspoon grated rind; set aside. Peel and section oranges, removing seeds; set aside.
Place broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water, and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and ginger, and sauté until tender. Remove from heat.
Toss together broccoli florets, onion mixture, 1 teaspoon orange rind, and orange sections in a large bowl. Stir in yogurt. Serve immediately.

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