Bulgur Salad with Cucumber, Dill, and Mint - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley
- 8 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Place bulgur in large bowl. Whisk lemon juice, oil and garlic to blend in small bowl; pour over bulgur. Mix in cucumbers, parsley, green onions, dill, and mint. Cover and chill until bulgur is tender, about 6 hours. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Serve cold or at room temperature.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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