Veggie Bulgur Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
0g
Carbs
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Fat
Flecked with fresh herbs and crisp cucumber, this easy, make-ahead whole-grain salad helps fight belly fat.
Ingredients
- 1 large lemon
- 1 c. bulgur
- 1 c. water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. grape tomatoes
- 1 c. chopped seedless cucumber
- 3/4 c. fresh parsley
- 3/4 c. fresh mint
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. In microwave-safe 2-quart bowl, combine lemon peel, bulgur, water, and salt. Cover with vented plastic wrap and cook in microwave on High 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and let stand until all liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender, 5 to 10 minutes
- In large bowl, toss bulgur mixture with lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, olive oil, and pepper. Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Makes about 4 1/2 cups.
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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