Curried Quinoa Salad with Cucumber-Mint Raita Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 diced peeled ripe mango
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons currants
- 1/4 cup finely diced peeled English cucumber
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 (6-ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add curry powder and garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add quinoa and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 16 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in salt. Cool completely.
- Add mango and next 4 ingredients to cooled quinoa; toss gently.
- Combine cucumber, mint, and yogurt in a small bowl; stir well. Divide spinach evenly among 6 plates, and top each serving with about 3/4 cup quinoa mixture and about 2 tablespoons raita.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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