Lunch: Corn and Barley Relish Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Barley, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Corn and Barley Relish Recipe

Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup medium pearl barley
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
Pepper to taste
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup diced green or sweet red pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine water, barley and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add corn; simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, basil, pepper and remaining salt; shake well. Pour over warm barley mixture and toss to coat. Chill for 30 minutes. Gently fold in tomatoes, green pepper and onions. Chill for 2-3 hours.

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