Green Beans with Lemon Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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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
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- 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.
- 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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