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Five-Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

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This Five-Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Stockwell This upgraded version of a classic bean salad features the rich Spanish flavors of smoked paprika and marcona almonds, balanced by the bright freshness of parsley and celery.

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Ingredients

Instructions

Whisk garlic, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. oil, mustard, paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add kidney, pinto, and white beans and toss to combine. Let rest until ready to use.
Cook green and yellow wax beans in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, then shock in a large bowl of ice water and drain.
Whisk remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt in another large bowl. Add green and yellow wax beans, celery ribbons, parsley, almonds, and celery leaves, if using, and toss to combine.
Transfer canned bean mixture to a platter or serving bowl, then top with fresh bean mixture.

Why this Five-Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Five-Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Five-Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette good for PCOS?

Yes, this Five-Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette 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 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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