Hearty Bean Burrito Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Hearty Bean Burrito Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen This deconstructed burrito leaves out the carb-heavy tortilla and subs in brown rice for the usual white; it's a healthier version of the classic Mexican dish.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Kosher salt and pepper
2 c. cooked brown rice
1 can black beans
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 c. roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 pt. grape tomatoes
1 avocado
1/2 small red onion
lowfat sour cream
tortilla chips
Lime wedges
Hot sauce

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Divide the rice and beans among serving bowls. Top with the lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, and avocado.
Sprinkle with the red onion, then drizzle with the dressing. Serve with sour cream, tortilla chips, lime wedges, and hot sauce, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Brown Rice.

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hearty Bean Burrito Bowl good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hearty Bean Burrito Bowl 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 4 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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