PCOS Low GI French Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Nicoise Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Low GI French Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Nicoise Salad
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Low GI French Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Nicoise Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
15g Protein
30g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: eggs, new potatoes, green beans, ripe tomatoes, red onion, romaine lettuce, black olives, anchovy fillets, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic. This salad is low in GI, making it perfect for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggs
  • 200g new potatoes
  • 100g green beans
  • 4 small ripe tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 romaine lettuce heart
  • 50g black olives
  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs for 8 mins. Cool under cold running water, then peel and quarter.
  2. Boil potatoes until tender, then drain.
  3. Steam the beans over the potatoes for 4 mins.
  4. Halve the tomatoes, slice the onion, then toss in a large bowl with the drained potatoes and beans, lettuce, olives and anchovies.
  5. Make dressing with olive oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic, then drizzle over the salad.
  6. Top with the quartered eggs and serve.
This Low GI Nicoise Salad is a perfect lunch option for those with PCOS. It's rich in fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels, and it's also high in iron and vitamin C. The monounsaturated fats from the olive oil can help reduce inflammation, a common issue in PCOS. This recipe is not only delicious but also empowering, giving you control over your diet and health.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.

Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Low GI French Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Nicoise 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 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

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.

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 30g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

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.

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