Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 large ears of corn
- 1 c. chopped seedless cucumber
- 3/4 c. black beans
- 1 medium jalapeƱo pepper
- 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh mint
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan over high heat. Place the corn on the grill and char lightly on all sides. Cool slightly, cut the kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. Toss in the remaining ingredients, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes. Serve over slices of toasted bread.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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