Quick and Easy Pad Thai - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Quick and Easy Pad Thai is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by MYLENEBEATTY A great recipe I've been using for years and it gets better and better each time! Some variations have been made to the original recipe for preference, so feel free to do the same yourself.

Ingredients

1 (6.75 ounce) package dried rice vermicelli
3 cups ketchup
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons smooth peanut butter
hot chile paste (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups bean sprouts
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts

Instructions

Soak rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together the ketchup, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, curry powder, peanut butter and chile paste. Set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until juices run clear. Add the green peppers, and saute for a minute. Move the chicken and pepper to one side of the pan, and pour in the eggs. Cook eggs, stirring constantly until firm and scrambled, stir in the chicken and peppers. Add shrimp and pour in 1/4 of the ketchup mixture along with bean sprouts and noodles. Mix and cook for a few minutes until shrimp are pink. Add the remaining sauce, and cook until heated through. Garnish with green onions and chopped peanuts, and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Nuts.

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quick and Easy Pad Thai good for PCOS?

Yes, this Quick and Easy Pad Thai recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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