Curried Rice with Cauliflower, Bell Pepper, and Green Onions - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
My grandmother was a reporter in New York before she got married and moved to Montana to start a new life on a ranch," writes Joyce Litz of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "At the time she didn't know how to cook, and learning wasn't easy — the place didn't even
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 2 cups small cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Instructions
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, curry powder, and lemon peel; stir 30 seconds. Mix in cauliflower, bell pepper, and onions, then rice. Add 2 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon salt; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in peas; season with pepper. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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