Bean Salad with Lemon and Herbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bean Salad with Lemon and Herbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cooked shell beans (such as cannellini or cranberry)
- 1 14-ounce can cannellini beans or chickpeas
- 6 ounces green beans (trimmed, cut into 1" pieces)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves with tender stems
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Pepper
Instructions
- Toss 2 cups fresh cooked shell beans (such as cannellini or cranberry) or one 14-ounce can cannellini beans or chickpeas, rinsed, 6 ounces green beans (trimmed, cut into 1" pieces), 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves with tender stems, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 2 tablespoons chopped capers, 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bean Salad with Lemon and Herbs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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