Green Bean, Orange, and Fennel Salad with Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Green Bean, Orange, and Fennel Salad with Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Darcy Lenz We love this satisfying, citrusy salad with green beans. Make sure to top with plenty of hazelnuts and goat cheese!

Ingredients

1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 oranges
1 medium fennel bulb with stalks
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/3 cup chopped blanched hazelnuts, toasted
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Heat 6 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Add beans, cover, and cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Immediately plunge beans into a bowl of ice water; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Peel and section oranges. Combine orange segments and green beans in a large bowl. Thinly slice fennel bulb; add to bowl with beans and orange segments. Finely chop 1 tablespoon fennel fronds, and set aside. (Discard fennel stalks.)
Whisk together olive oil, next 5 ingredients, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Pour olive oil mixture over green bean mixture; toss gently to combine. Transfer salad to a serving platter, and sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top with hazelnuts, goat cheese, and reserved fennel fronds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Bean, Orange, and Fennel Salad with Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Green Bean, Orange, and Fennel Salad with Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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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