Brown Rice & Cherry Tomato Cooked Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Brown Rice & Cherry Tomato Cooked Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 256 calories, 3.68g protein, and 28.82g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (3.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 2 tsps thyme
- 1/3 cup onions, sliced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
Instructions
- In a pan, heat olive oil. Add finely chopped garlic and sliced onions to oil. Cook onion and garlic until golden.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add them, along with thyme and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add cooked brown rice and stir-fry for a few 1-2 minutes. Serve.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Brown Rice & Cherry Tomato Cooked Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Brown rice: Provides magnesium and B vitamins important for PCOS management
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Brown Rice & Cherry Tomato Cooked Salad can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Brown Rice & Cherry Tomato Cooked Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 256 calories per serving with 3.68g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 256 calories, 3.68g protein (6%), 28.82g carbs, 14.74g fat. Plus 3.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Side Dish. At 256 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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