Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Katherine Cobbs Serve these pickles with cocktails or with grilled poultry or fish. This recipe makes four (one-pint) jars—enough to keep and give away to friends and neighbors.

Ingredients

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
2 cups seasoned rice vinegar
2 cups white vinegar
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups halved yellow baby pattypan squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
12 black peppercorns
12 cilantro sprigs
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices peeled fresh ginger

Instructions

Cook green beans in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.
Combine rice vinegar and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until sugar dissolves.
Combine beans, squash, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pour hot vinegar mixture over squash mixture. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
Note: Squash mixture can be evenly divided among 4 (1-pint) jars. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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