Grilled Shrimp White-Bean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grilled Shrimp White-Bean Salad
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Grilled Shrimp White-Bean Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Barbara Chernetz Lemon juice and lemon zest add a clean, bright finish to this simple grilled shrimp salad. Just remember to zest the lemons before juicing them.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 bag peeled, deveined, frozen shrimp
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 3 c. white beans
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry, then toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, and kosher salt and pepper to taste.
  2. In a saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add beans and cook over low heat, covered, until warm, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook shrimp on a nonstick grill pan until lightly browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, beans, lemon juice, lemon zest, tomatoes, and kosher salt and pepper to taste.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Grilled Shrimp White-Bean Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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 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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