Farro Salad with Tomatoes, Green Beans, and Chickpeas with Basil Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb. green beans, halved
- 1 1/2 c. basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 4 c. cooked farro, cooled
- 1/2 pt. red grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 pt. yellow grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 c. chickpeas
- Ricotta Salata, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Cook green beans until bright green; transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water. Drain and set aside.
- In a mini food processor, combine basil, lemon juice, and garlic and pulse to combine. With the motor running, add olive oil in a steady stream until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine farro, tomatoes, chickpeas, and green beans. Pour over basil vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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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