Couscous Salad with Shrimp, Zucchini, Corn, and Feta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. couscous
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ears corn, kernels stripped
- 1 zucchini, cut into half moons
- 1/2 c. crumbled feta
- 1 c. parsley leaves
- 1 c. basil leaves
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp.
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Place couscous in a large heatproof bowl and add 1 cup boiling water and season with salt and pepper. Cover, let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, make sauce: In a food processor, combine herbs, remaining oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Add to couscous along with corn, zucchini, feta, and herb sauce.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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