Lunch: Green Bean Salad
Green beans aren't just for Thanksgiving: this colorful salad will brighten up any summer BBQ.
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Health and fertility benefits of Green Bean Salad
One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. 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.
Ingredients
2 lb. green beans, trimmed
kosher salt
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. Sriracha or other hot sauce
1 tbsp. peanut oil
1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped
1/4 c. peanuts, chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the onion and vinegar. Let stand for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, and peanut oil. Add the green beans and toss to coat, then toss with the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and peanuts
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
