Brown Rice Pilaf with Green Olives and Lemon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Brown Rice Pilaf with Green Olives and Lemon is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Alain Coumont makes this creamy (yet cream-free) rice dish with lemony Lucques olives and nutty organic Camargue red rice, but almost any green olive or short-grain brown rice would be terrific.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions
6 clove garlic
10 c. water
3 c. short-grain brown rice
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
kosher salt
1 1/2 c. pitted small green olives
1/2 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 c. chopped basil
24 basil leaves
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper
4 oz. aged goat cheese

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes. Add the water, rice, thyme, and bay leaf and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
Stir 1 tablespoon of salt into the rice. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard the bay leaf and thyme. Stir in the olives, parsley, chopped basil, lemon juice, and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the rice into bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with the goat cheese and basil leaves; serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Brown Rice, Basil.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplement...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brown Rice Pilaf with Green Olives and Lemon good for PCOS?

Yes, this Brown Rice Pilaf with Green Olives and Lemon recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 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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