White Bean-Asparagus Salad with Bacon and Thyme Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 thick bacon slices, chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 cups 1-inch diagonally cut asparagus
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 (15-ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Add vinegar to skillet, stirring to deglaze pan. Add asparagus; cook 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and lemon juice; cook, stirring, 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove skillet from heat, and add navy beans and cooked bacon, tossing to combine. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer salad to a large serving bowl; sprinkle with parsley and cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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