Autumn Rice Salad with Dried Fruit and Nuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Autumn Rice Salad with Dried Fruit and Nuts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick-cooking white, brown and wild rice blend, such as Rice Select Royal Blend
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Asian dark sesame oil
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup whole pitted and chopped dates (about 8 dates)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Spread out the rice on a baking sheet and let cool 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, honey and sesame oil in a large bowl. Stir in the rice, cranberries, dates, parsley, scallions and pecans and toss well to coat.
- Per Serving: 199 Cal; 2 g Protein; 3 g Tot Fat; 0 g Sat Fat; 2 g Mono Fat; 43 g Carb; 3 g Fiber; 26 g Sugar; 33 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 4 mg Sodium; 0 mg Cholesterol
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries, Honey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Autumn Rice Salad with Dried Fruit and Nuts recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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