Marinated Lentils With Crunchy Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Marinated Lentils With Crunchy Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Claire Saffitz If you’re reading this, you’re alive. But if you’re not taking advantage of nature’s most underrated legume, are you really living?

Ingredients

1 large onion, quartered through root end
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups black beluga or French green lentils, rinsed, picked through
Kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
6 radishes, trimmed, very thinly sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup parsley and/or mint leaves
1 cup thinly sliced celery hearts and leaves

Instructions

Cook onion, bay leaves, and lentils in a large saucepan of simmering salted water until lentils are tender but still firm, 15 –20 minutes. Drain; discard onion and bay leaves and transfer lentils to a medium bowl.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium. Cook coriander seeds and cumin seeds, swirling skillet, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spice mixture and vinegar to lentils, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
Just before serving, top lentils with radishes, scallions, herbs, and celery; season with salt and pepper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marinated Lentils With Crunchy Vegetables good for PCOS?

Yes, this Marinated Lentils With Crunchy Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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