Sauteed Green Beans with Walnuts & Garlic - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sauteed Green Beans with Walnuts & Garlic is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 155 calories, 4.68g protein, and 9.18g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (4.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp bacon bits
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cups green beans
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Put olive oil in sauté pan and add in walnuts and garlic. Turn on medium-high and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add in the green beans and cook on medium-high to high heat for 5-6 minutes. Continuously stir.
- After 5-6 minutes of cooking, add in bacon bits and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
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 Sauteed Green Beans with Walnuts & Garlic contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Walnut: Studies show walnuts may improve lipid profiles in women with 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 Sauteed Green Beans with Walnuts & Garlic 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sauteed Green Beans with Walnuts & Garlic recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 155 calories per serving with 4.68g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 155 calories, 4.68g protein (12%), 9.18g carbs, 12.41g fat. Plus 4.3g 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 Side Dish. At 155 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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