Shrimp And Farro Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-pearled farro
- Water, to cook farro
- Salt, for water
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large bunch watercress, washed well and stemmed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the farro well and cook in a large saucepan of boiling salted water. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add the cooked farro to a bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let cool. Add the mint, parsley, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil to a bowl of a small food processor and puree until smooth. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Toss the cooled shrimp, farro, cannellini beans, watercress, and the dressing all together in a large bowl and serve immediately. Serves: 6; Calories: 352; Total Fat: 14 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 27 grams; Total carbohydrates: 31 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 153 milligrams; Sodium: 473 milligrams
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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