Italian Butter Beans with Meyer Lemon and Tarragon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Italian butter beans are big and creamy, but if you can't find them, substitute any large white bean. Chef Annie Somerville lets the beans marinate in the dressing for at least a half-hour, so they're extra-flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 c. finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tbsp. chopped tarragon
- 3 tbsp. Meyer lemon juice
- 1 1/2 c. dried Italian butter beans or gigante beans
- 1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar
- 2 tsp. finely grated Meyer lemon zest
Instructions
- Rinse the beans and transfer them to a large saucepan. Add the bay leaf and 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until nearly tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season the beans with salt and simmer until they are tender, but still hold their shape, about 45 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the onion and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain the onion and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Drain the beans. Add them to the dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss. Let the beans stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, fold in the parsley and tarragon. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.
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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