Garlic & Butter Green Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Garlic & Butter Green Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 106 calories, 2.43g protein, and 9.62g carbs per serving. Ready in 31 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tbsps butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 0.12 tsp black pepper
- 3 dashes sea salt
- 1 lb green snap beans
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Blanche the beans in boiling water for about two minutes. Take out of the water.
- In a small frying pan, melt butter and add garlic cloves,
- Let brown. Add the beans and spices and cook until crisp.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Garlic & Butter Green Beans contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Garlic & Butter Green Beans can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Garlic & Butter Green Beans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 106 calories per serving with 2.43g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 31 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 106 calories, 2.43g protein (9%), 9.62g carbs, 7.36g fat. Plus 4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Side Dish. At 106 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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