Cherry Couscous Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cherry Couscous Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped tarragon
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the couscous and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add 2 cups of water, cover and cook over low heat until the couscous is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Transfer the couscous to a bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients, season with salt and pepper and serve.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cherry Couscous Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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