Baked Minty Rice with Feta and Pomegranate Relish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds (from about 1/2 large pomegranate)
- 3/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 350 °F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5 –8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Increase oven temperature to 450 °F.
- Toss walnuts, pomegranate seeds, olives, oil, mint, parsley, pomegranate molasses, and garlic in a medium bowl to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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