Lunch: My Aunt's Green Beans

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of My Aunt's Green Beans

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. 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

1 pound green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup hazelnut oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup chopped and toasted hazelnuts
Lemon zest, for garnish

Instructions

Fill a bowl with ice water. Cook the green beans in salted boiling water until tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes, then drain and chill in the ice water to stop the cooking. Remove from the ice water and pat dry.
In a large bowl, whisk together the hazelnut oil, vinegar and honey, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the green beans to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and top with the toasted nuts and lemon zest.

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