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Green Beans with Lemon Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Green Beans with Lemon Vinaigrette
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Green Beans with Lemon Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Ree Drummond When you're serving rich, heavy food, these zingy, lemony beans really balance the meal. I like them just cooked so they still taste fresh and are a little crunchy." — Ree Drummond

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 lb. thin green beans

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  2. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt, then the green beans, and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer the green beans to the ice water to cool; drain and set aside.
  3. Toss the beans gently in the lemon vinaigrette.

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 Green Beans with Lemon Vinaigrette 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.

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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