White Bean Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 10 fresh baby artichokes, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups (1-inch) diagonally cut asparagus
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (19-ounce) can Great Northern beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Steam the artichokes, covered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Steam the asparagus, covered, for 2 minutes. Combine the radishes and remaining ingredients in a bowl, and gently stir in artichokes and asparagus.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus, 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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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