Potatoes & Green Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Potatoes & Green Beans
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 4
Side Dish

Nutrition per Serving

196 Calories
4.92g Protein
36.99g Carbs
3.77g Fat
A mix of potatoes, green beans and tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano
  • 8 oz green string beans
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 small red potatoes

Instructions

  1. Par boil potatoes and green beans. Drain well.
  2. Saute in olive oil with garlic.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  4. Simmer for 30-60 minutes.

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 Potatoes & Green Beans contribute to your health goals:

  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS

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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Potatoes & 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.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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