Summer Beans with Preserved Lemon, Almonds, and Rosemary - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Summer Beans with Preserved Lemon, Almonds, and Rosemary
Lunch

This Summer Beans with Preserved Lemon, Almonds, and Rosemary is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Serve these beans at room temperature or chilled as a summery salad.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 pounds green, yellow, or purple beans
  • 3 or 4 wedges Preserved Lemon (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-low heat, toast almonds, stirring until golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from pan.
  2. Add about 2 quarts water to pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, rinse beans and trim off stem ends. Add beans to boiling water and cook just until barely tender to bite, 3 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  3. Rinse preserved lemon thoroughly under running water; discard seeds and pulp. Finely chop lemon and put in a large bowl. Stir in rosemary, olive oil, and garlic, then add beans and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Just before serving, mix in almonds.
  5. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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 Summer Beans with Preserved Lemon, Almonds, and Rosemary 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.

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