Lemon-Herb Risotto with Shrimp and Haricots Verts Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Dinner

This Lemon-Herb Risotto with Shrimp and Haricots Verts Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Robin Bashinsky Risotto can seem daunting but making this low and slow dish is surprisely calming. The flavors and texture come together in this one bowl meal with the tang of the lemon, bite of the shrimp, crunch from the haricot verts and cre

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fennel bulb
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup uncooked Arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup haricots verts (French green beans), cut into 1/2-in. pieces
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions

Combine stock and 1 1/2 cups water in a large glass measure or microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until warm.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add onion, chopped fennel bulb, thyme, and garlic; sauté 4 minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup stock mixture; cook 4 minutes or until liquid has almost evaporated. Add 2 cups stock mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring often until each portion is absorbed before adding the next, about 12 minutes total.
Stir in 1/4 cup stock mixture, beans, and salt; cook 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in shrimp; cook 4 minutes or until done. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup stock mixture, rind, and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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Is Lemon-Herb Risotto with Shrimp and Haricots Verts Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Herb Risotto with Shrimp and Haricots Verts Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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