Chestnut, Wild Rice, and Pistachio Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Chestnut, Wild Rice, and Pistachio Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Between the rich chestnuts and the buttery rice, this dish has the chops to be a main.

Ingredients

1/2 cup natural wild rice
Fine sea salt
1 cup basmati rice
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) salted butter
2 cups diced celery (from 5 stalks)
2 cups diced yellow onion (from 1 large)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup shelled salted pistachios, crushed
8 ounces cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

Put wild rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold running water, swishing rice with your hand until water runs clear. Transfer rice to a medium bowl and add water to cover. Pour off any black bits or floating kernels, and then pour rice back into sieve to drain.
Cook rices separately: Combine wild rice with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and steam until rice is tender and curling into a C shape, 20-25 minutes.
At the same time, combine basmati rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 13/4 cups water in another small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and steam until rice is tender, 25 minutes.
Combine rices in a large bowl and cover.
Cook the vegetable base: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are limp but still bright, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Pour over rices, scraping the pan for the juices, and stir to combine. Add pistachios, chestnuts, and parsley and mix thoroughly.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chestnut, Wild Rice, and Pistachio Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chestnut, Wild Rice, and Pistachio Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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