Inca Red Quinoa Salad with Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Inca Red Quinoa Salad with Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by al fresco all natural Crunchy red quinoa is tossed with baby beets, red bell pepper, orange zest and mint in a honey-mustard pomegranate vinaigrette, and served with sweet apple chicken sausage and orange slices for a delicious lunch or dinner

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package al fresco® Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage
2 cups water
1 cup red quinoa, dry
1 cup baby beets*, cooked and quartered
1 teaspoon orange peel, freshly grated
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, diced 1/4 inch
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (reserve leaves for garnish)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
2 navel oranges, trim peel and membrane and cut into round slices
Cooking spray, extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Using a medium skillet coated with pan spray, brown the sweet apple chicken sausages over medium high heat.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add red quinoa stir in. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until quinoa is tender, 10 – 15 minutes. Quinoa should be crunchy. Strain and chill with cold water, drain well. Transfer to a mixing bowl, and toss in the beets, orange peel, red onion, red pepper and fresh mint.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, pomegranate juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and mix well.
Slice the browned sweet apple chicken sausage 1/4 inch on the diagonal, and toss with the quinoa salad. Chill or serve immediately
Arrange with the orange slices and garnish with fresh mint.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inca Red Quinoa Salad with Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage good for PCOS?

Yes, this Inca Red Quinoa Salad with Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage 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 8 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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