Green Bean Salad with Fennel and Toasted Pecan Dukkah - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Carbs
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Recipe by /contributors/mindy-fox
Dukkah—a rich nut and spice blend—is easy to make and lends a zesty kick to this gorgeous crisp salad.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pecans (3 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium fennel bulb with fronds
- Finely grated zest from 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 ºF. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing once, until fragrant and lightly golden, 8 –10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds and toast, stirring frequently, until sesame seeds are golden and spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely.
- Coarsely chop 1/4 cup pecans; set aside. Pulse sesame seed mixture, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 cup pecans in a food processor until coarse, dry, and crumbly; do not let it become a paste.
- Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 5 –7 minutes. Drain, then transfer immediately to a large bowl filled with ice water. Drain again and pat dry.
- Meanwhile, coarsely chop fennel fronds; set aside. Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise, then thinly slice each half lengthwise.
- Whisk lemon zest, oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add green beans, fennel bulb, and half of the dukkah and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to a serving platter, then top with fennel fronds, remaining dukkah, and remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Lemon.
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