Blood Orange and Mixed Bean Salad With Sprouts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Blood Orange and Mixed Bean Salad With Sprouts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 red Thai chile or other small hot red chile, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt, ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked, cooled mixed beans (such as black-eyed peas, giant white lima beans, and/or gigante beans)
- 3 blood or navel oranges
- 2 small stalks celery, very thinly sliced on a diagonal
- 1 cup sprouts (such as alfalfa, radish, or broccoli), divided
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, divided
Instructions
- Combine chile, oil, lime juice, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add beans and toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Meanwhile, using a small knife, remove peel and white pith from oranges. Cut crosswise into 1/4"-thick rounds.
- Add oranges, celery, and half of sprouts and cilantro to beans. Season with salt and pepper and toss once to combine.
- Serve topped with remaining sprouts and cilantro.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Blood Orange and Mixed Bean Salad With Sprouts recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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