This Mungbean sprouts side dish (Sukjunamul): Maangchi is nextup! is a PCOS-friendly recipe. Ready in 5 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
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0gProtein
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Wind down your day with this nourishing american Mungbean sprouts side dish (Sukjunamul): Maangchi is nextup!. A well-balanced dinner is essential for women managing PCOS, as it supports overnight hormone regulation and helps prepare the body for restful sleep. This recipe combines wholesome ingredients that support both satiety and metabolic health.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.
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ooh la la~~ I'm Maangchi! : ) I'm living in NYC. I have been posting authentic Korean recipes (sometimes fusion) on YouTube since 2007!
I always think homemade food is the best. And if you make something delicious for your friends and family, it will make everybody happy!
Enjoy this recipe!
Ingredients (for 2-4 servings):
Mung bean sprouts, salt, garlic, green onion, cucumber, sesame seeds, and sesame oil
Directions:
1. Wash and drain 12 oz (340 grams: about 3½ cups' worth) of mung bean sprouts in cold water a couple of times until they're clean. Pick out any brownish rotten beans.
2. Put them in a pot and add ½ cup water and ¼ ts salt.
3. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat for 5 mins.
4. Rinse in cold water, strain, and set aside.
5. Cut about 1 cup's worth of seedless cucumbers into matchsticks and put into a bowl.
6. Add ½ ts salt to the cucumbers. Mix and set aside for a few minutes.
7. Squeeze any excess water out of the cooked mung bean sprouts and put them into a mixing bowl.
8. Squeeze any excess water out of the cucumber strips and add them to the sprouts in the mixing bowl.
9. Add 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 chopped green onion, ½ ts salt, 1 ts sesame oil, and 1 ts sesame seeds to the mixing bowl.
10. Mix well by hand.
11. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with rice.
Why this Mungbean sprouts side dish (Sukjunamul): Maangchi is nextup! works for PCOS
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.
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Is Mungbean sprouts side dish (Sukjunamul): Maangchi is nextup! good for PCOS?
Yes, this Mungbean sprouts side dish (Sukjunamul): Maangchi is nextup! recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
How long does it take to make Mungbean sprouts side dish (Sukjunamul): Maangchi is nextup!?
This recipe takes about 5 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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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