Farro Salad with Peas, Pancetta, and Radishes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Farro Salad with Peas, Pancetta, and Radishes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearled farro
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 4 ounces finely chopped pancetta
- 1 1/2 cups radishes, trimmed and cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 packed cup baby arugula leaves
- 1/4 cup torn fresh mint
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in farro and 1 teaspoon salt; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain; transfer farro to a large bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add pancetta. Cook about 3 minutes or until browned. Remove pancetta from pan with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; discard remaining drippings. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add radishes; sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in lemon juice, oil, and honey. Pour radish mixture over farro; toss to coat. Add half of reserved pancetta, peas, arugula, mint, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss gently to combine. Top evenly with remaining pancetta.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Farro Salad with Peas, Pancetta, and Radishes 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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