Quinoa Salad with Grilled Cherry Tomatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Quinoa Salad with Grilled Cherry Tomatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Marcia Kiesel Grilled cherry tomatoes add a smoky sweetness to a quinoa and green bean salad.

Ingredients

1 c. quinoa
1/2 c. green beans
2 pt. cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 c. roasted sunflower seeds

Instructions

Soak 8 (8-inch) wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in quinoa, cover, and cook over low heat until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 14 minutes. Uncover, fluff quinoa with a fork, and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a second small saucepan of boiling water, cook beans until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Preheat grill to high heat. Thread tomatoes onto skewers and brush with oil. Grill until marks form but tomatoes still hold their shape, about 1 minute per side. Slide tomatoes onto a large plate.
In a small bowl, whisk oil with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir reserved green beans and sunflower seeds into quinoa. Add dressing and toss well. Fold in tomatoes and serve at room temperature or lightly chilled. Looking for vegetable recipes? Try our best asparagus recipes, eggplant recipes, or zucchini recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sunflower Seeds.

Sunflower seeds are an excellent food for PCOS as they are packed with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Just one cup of sunflower seeds provides 30% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin B6. Sunflower seeds are also loaded with two other important of PCOS busting minerals: zinc and magnesium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quinoa Salad with Grilled Cherry Tomatoes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Quinoa Salad with Grilled Cherry Tomatoes 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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