Couscous, Sweet Potato, and Black Soybean Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Choose this lime-basil-infused salad—with chunks of beta-carotene-laced sweet potatoes and tender, high-fiber, protein-rich black soybeans—for a healthy meatless main dish you can have on the table in 15 minutes.Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 5 minutes; Other: 5
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 2/3 cup wheat couscous
- 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated cubed peeled sweet potato (such as Glory)
- 1/4 cup fat-free lime-basil vinaigrette (such as Maple Grove Farms)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black soybeans (such as Eden Organic), rinsed and drained
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 5 tablespoons crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Bring 3/4 cup water to boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- While couscous stands, place sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until tender.
- Combine vinaigrette, pepper, and salt in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add couscous, sweet potato, soybeans, and spinach; toss gently to coat. Top each serving with cheese; sprinkle evenly with onions.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Basil.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Basil is an excellent st...
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