Bulgur Salad with Edamame and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Raghavan Iyer
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked bulgur
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
- 1 pound yellow and red cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine bulgur and 1 cup boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 1 hour or until bulgur is tender.
- Cook edamame in boiling water 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add edamame, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients to bulgur; toss well. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
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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