Steamed Wild Rice with Toasted Hazelnut Butter - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Steamed Wild Rice with Toasted Hazelnut Butter is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Amy Thielen For a satifsying side dish, stir a parsley-hazelnut butter into steamed wild rice.

Ingredients

1 c. hazelnuts
2 c. wild rice
4 clove garlic
4 dried bay leaves
4 sprig fresh thyme
1 tsp. salt
8 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. minced fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a baking sheet, spread hazelnuts in an even layer. Toast until dark golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Wrap nuts in a clean tea towel and rub together to loosen the skins. Discard skins and transfer nuts to a plastic bag; crush coarsely with a rolling pin. Set nuts aside.
Wash wild rice. In a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, bring rice, 4 cups water, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and salt to a simmer. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and grains are tender and curled into a "C" shape, 20 to 25 minutes. (As a rule, the paler the rice, the shorter the cooking time.)
Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, cook butter, stirring, until it turns amber brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add parsley and reserved nuts, and stir to combine. Pour hazelnut butter over reserved rice; serve immediately.

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 Steamed Wild Rice with Toasted Hazelnut Butter good for PCOS?

Yes, this Steamed Wild Rice with Toasted Hazelnut Butter 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 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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