Roasted Green Beans in Champagne Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- For Roasted Green Beans:
- Cooking Spray
- 1½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- For Champagne Vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Splenda
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the green beans with 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt (optional), pepper and garlic. Pour onto prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes or until cooked through and starting to brown.
- While green beans are cooking, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, Splenda and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- When green beans are done roasting drizzle with champagne vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Chef Tip: If you can’t find champagne vinegar, use a good quality white wine vinegar instead.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Ensure the ingredients you are using are gluten-free and this dish can be gluten-free.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Roasted Green Beans in Champagne Vinaigrette contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Roasted Green Beans in Champagne Vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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