Spicy Peanut Shrimp Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Omit the noodles and make lettuce wraps: Reduce the dressing by half and toss with the shrimp and vegetables along with sliced cucumbers and radishes. Spoon into lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled
- 1 large clove garlic
- 2-3 limes
- 1 red chili
- 3 scallions
- 1/2 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter
- 1 (8-ounce) package instant rice noodles
- 8 oz. snap peas, cut into thirds
- 1 lb. medium cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp (thawed if frozen), tails removed
- 1 large mango, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Chopped peanuts and lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Working over a large bowl, finely grate the ginger, garlic, and zest from 2 of the limes. Squeeze in a 1/4 cup lime juice (you may need 3 limes).
- Finely chop 1/3 of the chili, the white part of the scallions, and cilantro stems (reserve the green ends of the scallions and cilantro leaves). Add them to the bowl along with the peanut butter and 1/3 cup warm water and whisk to combine.
- Place the rice noodles and snap peas in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water and let sit for 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Transfer to the bowl of dressing.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the green parts of the scallions and the remaining 2/3 of the chili. Add to the noodle mixture along with the shrimp, mango, and cilantro leaves and toss to combine. Serve with peanuts and lime wedges, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.
Nuts are 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 improving insulin sensitivity.
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