Grilled Summer Veggie Succotash Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Grilled Summer Veggie Succotash Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Kris Wetherbee Don’t let the meat eaters dominate—veggies deserve a front row on the grill. Lightly coat vegetables with oil; they tend to stick to grill grates. if you don’t have a grill pan, cut pieces in half lengthwise, so they’re less like

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ears fresh corn, shucked
2 small zucchini (about 16 ounces total), cut in half lengthwise
1 small red onion, sliced
4 bacon strips
10 ounce cherry or grape tomatoes
1 cup cooked lima beans
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350 ° to 400 °). Melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in oil.
Brush corn, zucchini, and onion with half the oil-butter mixture, and place on greased grill grate. Place bacon strips off to the side on grate.
Grill corn 8 to 10 minutes, onion 8 minutes, and zucchini 5 to 7 minutes, turning and basting all vegetables several times; remove vegetables as they are done. Grill bacon about 5 minutes on each side. Remove bacon, and set aside with vegetables until cool enough to handle.
Add tomatoes to grill; grill 3 to 5 minutes, basting with remaining oil-butter mixture.
Cut kernels from corn, and place in a large bowl. Chop zucchini, onion, and bacon; add to bowl. Stir in tomatoes and lima beans.
Stir together vinegar and next 3 ingredients. Pour over succotash; toss well.

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

Is Grilled Summer Veggie Succotash Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Summer Veggie Succotash Recipe | MyRecipes 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 6 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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