PCOS Vegan French Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Nicoise Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 20 min

Servings: 2

Lunch

This PCOS Vegan French Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Nicoise Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 18g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

18g Protein

30g Carbs

15g Fat

This Vegan Nicoise Salad is a delightful mix of boiled potatoes, fresh green beans, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onions, and chickpeas. The dressing is a simple blend of olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Grocery list: fresh green beans, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onions, canned chickpeas, olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Low GI ingredients: green beans, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas.

Ingredients

1 cup of fresh green beans (100g)
2 medium-sized potatoes (300g)
1 cup of cherry tomatoes (150g)
1/2 cup of black olives (50g)
1/4 cup of red onions (40g)
1/2 cup of canned chickpeas (130g)
2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml)
1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (15g)
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Boil the potatoes until tender. Step 2: Steam the green beans until bright green and tender-crisp. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onions, and chickpeas. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

This Vegan Nicoise Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The chickpeas provide a good source of protein and fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The salad is also rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C, which are essential for overall health. The olive oil dressing provides healthy monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. The low GI ingredients in this salad can help manage PCOS symptoms by preventing spikes in blood sugar levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Vegan French Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Nicoise Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Vegan French Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Nicoise Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Vegan French Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Nicoise Salad?

This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 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, 18g protein (21%), 30g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 10g 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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