Green Beans with Garlic - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450 °F (230 °C).
- Toss green beans with olive oil on large rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast until browned and almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle beans with garlic, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
- Continue roasting until beans are tender, about 2 minutes longer.
- 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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