Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Use roasted chicken and rice noodles to fill these creative lettuce wraps for a no-cook weeknight meal. Serve with orange slices for a bright, refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces bean threads (cellophane noodles)
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
  • 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken
  • 12 large Boston or Romaine lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. Cover bean threads with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes or until softened. Drain, and rinse under cool water. Chop noodles.
  2. While bean threads soak, combine cilantro, soy sauce, chile paste, and oil in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add noodles and chicken to soy sauce mixture; toss well to coat. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each lettuce leaf; roll up.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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.

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