Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Green Bean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
220
Calories
6g
Protein
30g
Carbs
8g
Fat
This Spanish Green Bean Salad is a simple, healthy, and flavorful dish. Grocery list: green beans, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, fresh parsley. The green beans and tomatoes have a low Glycemic Index (GI), making this salad a great choice for those with PCOS.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) green beans
- trimmed; 2 medium tomatoes
- diced; 1 small red onion
- finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic
- minced; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon (15ml) red wine vinegar; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil the green beans in salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the green beans, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
This Spanish Green Bean Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The low GI ingredients help maintain stable blood sugar levels, reducing PCOS symptoms. The fiber content aids digestion and the monounsaturated fats in olive oil can help lower cholesterol levels. The salad is also rich in vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation associated with PCOS.
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