Farro with Pistachios, Mixed Herbs, and Golden Raisins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, Animal and Jon & Vinny's, Los Angeles, CA
Raisins?! In a grain salad?!? Sounds dubious, but their sweet and chewy demeanor is A in this herbaceous and slightly spicy side.
Ingredients
- 2 cups farro
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup grapeseed oil or olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 serrano chile, sliced into rings
- 1 cup coarsely chopped mixed fresh cilantro, mint, and parsley
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Rinse farro under cold water. Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water, skimming surface occasionally, until tender, 20 –25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8 –10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
- Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, sugar, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually add oil. Whisk until emulsified; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Drain farro and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and add chile, herbs, raisins, and pistachios; toss to combine. Drizzle with vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
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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