Sweet and Spicy Glazed Green Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sweet and Spicy Glazed Green Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 180 calories, 3.28g protein, and 29.32g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (4.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 dash sea salt
- 6 tsps minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tsp red pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups whole green beans
- 6 tsps brown sugar
Instructions
- In a wok or medium skillet heat sesame oil. When at a sizzle, add minced garlic and onion, stirring occasionally until opaque.
- Add fresh green beans, salt, and red pepper. (If using frozen green beans, make sure there is no frost on them before putting them in the skillet).
- Let cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add brown sugar and continue to mix all ingredients, letting the mixture cook for another 1-2 minutes to let the brown sugar caramelize with the chopped onion and garlic.
- Remove from heat and serve while still hot.
- Note: you can add more or less of all ingredients to suit your taste.
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 Sweet and Spicy Glazed Green Beans contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for 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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Sweet and Spicy Glazed Green Beans 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sweet and Spicy Glazed Green Beans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 180 calories per serving with 3.28g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 180 calories, 3.28g protein (7%), 29.32g carbs, 7.31g fat. Plus 4.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Side Dish. At 180 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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