Black Rice Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Black Rice Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup black rice (preferably Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice)
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice or 3 tablespoons regular lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup (nectar) or honey
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 ounces green beans, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Ingredient info: Black rice is available at natural foods and specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Cook rice in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, 35-40 minutes. Drain well, spread out on a plate or a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool.
- Meanwhile, spread out walnuts on another rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven, tossing once, until fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; chop.
- Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, and agave in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually drizzle in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt.
- Toss rice, walnuts, scallions, edamame, tomatoes, green beans, and vinaigrette in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Nuts, Agave, Walnuts.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Black Rice Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette 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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