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Pea and Little Gem Salad with Farro and Pecorino
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Pea and Little Gem Salad with Farro and Pecorino

8 servings

This Pea and Little Gem Salad with Farro and Pecorino is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Dave Muller and Lana Porcello This spring salad can be made with pretty much any grain and firm grating cheese you like.

Ingredients

Servings 8

Instructions

  1. Cook farro in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 25 –35 minutes. Drain and spread out on a baking sheet; let cool.

  2. Whisk garlic, oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper. Add farro, peas, and lettuce to bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Add pea shoots and toss just until coated. Serve topped with Pecorino.

Why this Pea and Little Gem Salad with Farro and Pecorino works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pea and Little Gem Salad with Farro and Pecorino that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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

Yes, this Pea and Little Gem Salad with Farro and Pecorino recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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