Green Bean, Feta, and Black Olive Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Maureen Callahan
Serve this Mediterranean-flavored side dish with roasted, simply seasoned chicken, pork, beef, or fish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked bulgur
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 2 cups leftover cooked green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl. Let stand 30 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add remaining ingredients to bulgur; toss gently. Serve at room temperature.
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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