PCOS and Jicama (Mexican Turnip): A Nutritious Addition to Your Diet
Discover how jicama, a low-glycemic root vegetable, can benefit women with PCOS. Learn about its nutritional value and delicious ways to incorporate it into your diet.
Recipe by Robin Bashinsky The bean mixture acts as a barrier between the tortilla and the zucchini, so the burritos stay crisp.
This recipe includes superfoods such as:
Brown rice is 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.
1/2 cup spicy enchilada sauce (such as Las Palmas)
1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups diced zucchini
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 (8.8-ounce) packages precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
8 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas
4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
Cooking spray
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup refrigerated fresh pico de gallo
Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Place a large baking sheet in the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 ° (leave the pan in the oven as it preheats).
Place first 3 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl. Add zucchini; sauté 2 minutes. Add oregano, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spread about 1/3 cup bean mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top each tortilla with 1/3 cup rice, 1/3 cup zucchini mixture, and 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold in sides of tortilla over filling; roll up. Repeat procedure with remaining 7 tortillas, bean mixture, rice, zucchini mixture, and cheese.
Lightly coat burritos with cooking spray. Arrange burritos, seam sides down, on preheated baking sheet. Bake at 450 ° for 4 minutes, turning after 2 minutes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon pico de gallo, and cilantro sprigs, if desired, or follow freezing instructions.
Serving Size: 8
Amount Per ONE Serving | ||
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Calories 0 kcal | ||
Fat 0 g | ||
Carbohydrate 0 g | ||
Protein 0 g |
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