PCOS Bean Recipe - Adzuki Bean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 60 min

Servings: 2

Lunch

This PCOS Bean Recipe - Adzuki Bean Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 75 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

15g Protein

45g Carbs

10g Fat

Grocery list: adzuki beans, cucumber, carrot, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. The Glycemic Index (GI) of adzuki beans is low, which is beneficial for PCOS.

Ingredients

1 cup of adzuki beans (200g)
1 medium cucumber (200g)
1 medium carrot (60g)
2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml)
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Soak the adzuki beans overnight.
Rinse the beans and cook them in a pot of boiling water for 1 hour.
While the beans are cooking, chop the cucumber and carrot into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked beans, chopped vegetables, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Toss everything together until well mixed.
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for later.

This adzuki bean salad is a great source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. It's low in GI, which helps regulate blood sugar levels, a key factor in managing PCOS. The beans provide magnesium and B vitamins, which are essential for hormone balance. The salad is also rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin C, promoting overall health and wellbeing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Bean Recipe - Adzuki Bean Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Bean Recipe - Adzuki Bean Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 15g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Bean Recipe - Adzuki Bean Salad?

This recipe takes about 75 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 45g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 15g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for 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 2 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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