Green Beans Salad Provencal - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 5 medium green olives
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 17.5 oz green beans
- 1/4 tbsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 oz water
Instructions
- Wash beans. Trim the ends and remove the strings. Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
- Place the green beans in a vegetable steamer and place over boiling water. Cover and steam the green beans for five minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Drain the beans and plunge them into cold water. Let them cool. Drain again.
- Combine the beans, tomatoes, onion and olives in a bowl, toss gently.
- In a separate bowl combine cheese, thyme, pepper, water, white wine vinegar and garlic. Stir well.
- Add oil, mixing until well blended. Pour over vegetables to coat. Serve at room temperature.
- Source: based on a recipe from Cooking Light Magazine.
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 Salad Provencal 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
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 Salad Provencal 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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