Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocados - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocados is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 avocados, pitted
- 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb. raw, de-veined shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 c. corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 c. Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Scoop out avocados, leaving a small border. Dice avocado and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add shrimp and cook until fully cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Let cool, then chop into bite-size pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss diced avocado with shrimp, tomatoes, corn, greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide salad among 4 avocado halves. Garnish with basil.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocados recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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