Broccoli and Couscous Smoked Paprika Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Broccoli and Couscous Smoked Paprika Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous, rinsed
- 3/4 lb broccoli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 2 big handfuls baby arugula
- 1/3 cup currants
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Add couscous to boiling salted water with olive oil, and cook until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the couscous and set aside.
- In a separate pot of boiling water, add the broccoli, stalks facing up, and cook until tender yet still slightly crisp. Remove broccoli, and chop tops into bite-sized pieces.
- Place currants in a small bowl and rehydrate with some of the boiling water. Then, carefully add the sherry vinegar to bowl and stir.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, zest and juice of 1 lemon, paprika, chopped broccoli, pine nuts, rehydrated currants, salt and pepper, then carefully stir in the cooked couscous and toss well. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Lemon, Nuts.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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Yes, this Broccoli and Couscous Smoked Paprika Salad 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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