This tasty Crispy Artichoke and White Bean Salad recipe is taken from my new book Eat Right, Balance Hormones which helps you uncover the root cause of hormonal imbalances and shows how you can adjust your diet in order to achieve a better balance.
Ingredients
Serves 2
- 160g Marinated artichoke hearts, in olive oil, quartered
- 400g Tin Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 150g Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 120g Marinated mixed peppers, in olive oil, sliced
- 1 Romaine lettuce
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ tsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
- Spread the artichokes out onto a baking tray, taking some of their oil with them, and roast for 8 minutes. Turn them over then roast for a further 5-6 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain any extra oil on kitchen paper.
- Meanwhile, combine the rest of the salad ingredients in a bowl and whisk the dressing together.
- Add the crispy artichokes to the bowl then toss with the dressing.
Artichokes are particularly beneficial during perimenopause primarily due to their high content of prebiotic fibers. Prebiotics are dietary fibers that feed the beneficial bacteria in the gut. A healthy gut microbiome is essential for numerous aspects of health, including efficient hormone metabolism and balance. During perimenopause, maintaining gut health can be crucial for managing hormonal fluctuations. The fibre in artichokes not only supports digestive health but also aids in maintaining a healthy weight and stabilizing blood sugar levels, both of which can be concerns during perimenopause. Additionally, artichokes are rich in nutrients like vitamin K, important for bone health, and folate, which supports overall well-being. Their liver-supportive properties also make them beneficial for detoxification processes, including the metabolism of hormones.
