Balsamic Lentil Quinoa Lettuce Cups Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Balsamic Lentil Quinoa Lettuce Cups Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
- Pinch black pepper
- 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned lentils
- 1 plum tomato, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 1 Tbsp.)
- 3 to 4 Bibb lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, cold
Instructions
- In a sealable container, whisk vinegar, oil, lemon juice, garlic, celery seed and pepper.
- Add lentils, tomato, onion, bell pepper and basil; cover and gently shake to coat with dressing. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill lettuce leaves with quinoa, top with lentil mixture and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Balsamic Lentil Quinoa Lettuce Cups Recipe | Myrecipes 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.
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