Tabbouleh-Style Couscous with Veggie Burgers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 Morningstar Farms® Grillers® Original
- 1 1/3 c. vegetable broth
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 c. quick-cooking couscous
- 1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
- .67 c. Sliced green onions
- 1/4 c. slivered fresh basil
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh mint
- 4 tsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 1/3 c. reduced-fat feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook Morningstar Farms® Grillers® Original burgers according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in medium saucepan bring broth and garlic to boiling. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- In large bowl combine couscous mixture, tomatoes, onions, basil, lemon juice, mint, oil, and pepper. Spoon onto 4 serving plates. Top each with warm burger. Sprinkle with feta cheese. This recipe has been tested and endorsed by Kellogg and Morningstar Farms®.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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