This Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa with Warm Red Onion Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread Brussels sprouts over pan, drizzle with olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix well and roast for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare quinoa according to package instructions and drain any excess liquid. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix to coat evenly. In a large skillet over medium high heat, toast quinoa until crispy (use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan if quinoa begins to stick), then transfer to a large bowl.
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Return skillet to medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil, red onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then whisk in vinegar and mustard. Keep warm until ready to serve.
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Add parsley, Brussels sprouts, and vinaigrette to quinoa. Mix well and serve.
Why this Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa with Warm Red Onion Vinaigrette works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa with Warm Red Onion Vinaigrette that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa with Warm Red Onion Vinaigrette 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.
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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