Black Bean Mussels with Chinese Beer - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Black Bean Mussels with Chinese Beer is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 Fresno chile, seeded (if desired) and chopped
2 heaping tablespoons fermented, salted black beans, washed and crushed
Splash Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry, optional
2 pounds mussels, washed and de-bearded
2 cups Chinese beer
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 spring onions, chopped, whites separated and greens reserved for garnish
Handful fresh cilantro stems and leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Heat the wok over high heat and add the peanut oil. Add the garlic, ginger, chiles, black beans and rice wine if using and stir-fry for less than 1 minute. Add the mussels and stir-fry for less than 1 minute. Add the Chinese beer and the whites of the spring onions and cook until the mussels open, stirring occasionally. Discard any that do not open. Season the mussels with the light soy sauce. Sprinkle in the greens of the spring onions and the cilantro, serve immediately. SERVINGS: 4 (APPETIZER); Calories: 290; Total Fat 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 29 grams; Total carbohydrates: 14 grams; Sugar: 3 grams Fiber: 1 grams; Cholesterol: 64 milligrams; Sodium: 1,040 milligrams

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Bean Mussels with Chinese Beer good for PCOS?

Yes, this Black Bean Mussels with Chinese Beer recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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