Halloumi and Shell-Bean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Carrie Purcell
This protein-packed salad is light enough to complement a dinner, but filling enough to make a perfect day-after lunch.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 small pepperoncini
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 c. fresh lima and cranberry beans
- 1/2 c. small mint leaves
- 8 oz. halloumi cheese
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, juice, pepperoncini, shallot, vinegar, and zest. Set vinaigrette aside.
- In a medium pot over high heat, bring 3 cups salted water and beans to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmering until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain beans and rinse under cold water. Toss beans, parsley, and mint with reserved vinaigrette to combine.
- Cut cheese into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear cheese until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- To serve, divide bean salad and cheese among four plates, and season with pepper to taste.
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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