Green Beans Salad Provencal - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Green Beans Salad Provencal is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 50 calories, 1.72g protein, and 6.34g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (2.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Green Beans Salad Provencal recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 50 calories per serving with 1.72g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 50 calories, 1.72g protein (14%), 6.34g carbs, 2.45g fat. Plus 2.6g 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 50 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 8 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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