Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
The beauty of this basic side dish is that you can cook the beans up to 2 days in advance. Immediately after draining, plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process, then store them in the refrigerator in a self-sealing plastic bag until ready t
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb. green beans
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling over high heat. Add green beans; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes, until beans are tender-crisp; drain. Wipe skillet dry.
- In same skillet, heat oil and garlic 1 minute over medium heat. Add lemon peel, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook 1 minute longer. Return beans to skillet and cook until beans are hot, about 5 minutes.
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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