White Bean-and-Asparagus Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Patricia A. Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
After cooking the asparagus, this is practically a dump-and-stir recipe. Combine steamed asparagus, tomatoes, white beans and seasonings, and serve over a bed of mixed greens for a chilled bean side dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 7 dried tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
- 1 (5-ounce) bag gourmet mixed salad greens
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus; arrange asparagus and dried tomatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 2 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Set tomatoes aside. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, and chill until ready to use. Chop tomatoes.
- Whisk together garlic and next 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; add asparagus, tomatoes, beans, onion, and capers, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour. Serve asparagus mixture over salad greens; sprinkle with cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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