This Couscous With Mushrooms is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes more.
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Add the chicken broth and the salt. Bring to a boil and stir in the couscous. Immediately remove the pan from the heat, cover it and let it stand until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the basil, if desired and serve immediately.
Why this Couscous With Mushrooms works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Couscous With Mushrooms 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: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Couscous With Mushrooms recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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