Potatoes & Green Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Par boil potatoes and green beans. Drain well.
- Saute in olive oil with garlic.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- 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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