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French Green Beans with Garlicky Almond Breadcrumbs

8 servings
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This French Green Beans with Garlicky Almond Breadcrumbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns and Mary Allen Perry Green beans get a French-inspired makeover in this delicious side dish. Serve it with Thanksgiving turkey for a fast and satisfying side or toss it together for an elevated weeknight treat!
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Ingredients

Servings 8

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add breadcrumbs and almonds and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and continue to cook 2 more minutes or until bread is golden and almonds are toasted and fragrant.

  2. Remove from heat; stir in chives and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss 1 1/2 pounds of warm steamed haricots verts in 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle generously with breadcrumbs.

Why this French Green Beans with Garlicky Almond Breadcrumbs works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this French Green Beans with Garlicky Almond Breadcrumbs that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this French Green Beans with Garlicky Almond Breadcrumbs 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.

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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