Lunch: Cranberry Beans with Parsley Pesto Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by David Bonom Fresh-from-the-pod cranberry beans are creamy and delicious, especially when adorned with a mixture of herbs, nuts, and cheese. Serve alongside grilled lamb or pork, or enjoy a larger serving as a vegetarian entrée.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Cranberry Beans with Parsley Pesto Recipe | Myrecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. 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 low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 quarts water
4 cups shelled fresh cranberry beans (about 2 1/4 pounds unshelled beans)
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups chopped seeded plum tomato (about 2 large)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove

Instructions

Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in cranberry beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain beans; place in a large bowl. Stir in tomato and onion.
Combine parsley and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Add herb mixture to the bean mixture, and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature.

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