Armenian Bean and Walnut Pate - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark red kidney beans, soaked overnight and rinsed well
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 white onion, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mint or basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, about 1/2 of a pomegranate, plus more for garnish
- Toasted walnuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring beans and water to a boil with onion and bay leaf. Simmer until tender. Drain well and discard bay leaf. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, puree with walnuts, butter, chopped garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth and creamy. Mix chopped herbs together and blend half of them into the beans.
- Season well and spread onto a small baking sheet, lined with plastic wrap. Cool completely.
- Sprinkle generously with pomegranate seeds and remaining fresh herbs then roll into logs, using the plastic wrap to help roll. Wrap tightly and chill again.
- Slice and garnish with walnuts and pomegranate seeds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts, Basil.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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