Green Beans with Garlic - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Green Beans with Garlic
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 6
Side Dish

Nutrition per Serving

65 Calories
1.44g Protein
5.73g Carbs
4.6g Fat
Tasty roasted green beans with fresh garlic.

Ingredients

  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1 dash salt
  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb green beans
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 450 °F (230 °C).
  2. Toss green beans with olive oil on large rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Roast until browned and almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle beans with garlic, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
  5. Continue roasting until beans are tender, about 2 minutes longer.
  6. Transfer to bowl.

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 Green Beans with Garlic 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

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 Green Beans with Garlic 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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