Tomato and Corn Bulgur Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Tomato and Corn Bulgur Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Katie Barreira You can make this fresh, summery picnic dish up to two days ahead. If you'd like a fresh herb garnish, pack the leaves separately, and sprinkle onto the salad shortly before serving.

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup cracked bulgur wheat
3/4 cup basil leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels
3/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, and drained
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.
Combine the boiling water and bulgur in a mixing bowl. Let mixture stand, covered, 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Place the basil, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender; process until pureed.
Use a fork to fluff the bulgur. Add the dressing, tomatoes, corn, onion, and pine nuts to the grains; toss to combine. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, 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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomato and Corn Bulgur Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Tomato and Corn Bulgur Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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