Quinoa Salad with Sugar Snap Peas, Tofu, and Ginger Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. quinoa
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 lb. tofu
- 1 tbsp. canola oil
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 3 c. sugar snap peas or snow peas or broccoli
- 1/4 c. cilantro
- 1/4 c. spring onions or scallions
Instructions
- For salad: Heat a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Rinse and drain quinoa, and add to pan. Stir until water has evaporated and quinoa begins to smell toasty, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water and salt; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and displays little white spirals. If excess water remains, drain and return to pan. Cover pan with a clean kitchen towel, replace lid, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, pat tofu dry with paper towels, pressing to extract excess water. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add tofu. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tofu is golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce. Remove tofu from heat and combine with quinoa. Stir in peas or broccoli, cilantro, and spring onions or scallions.
- To make dressing: Whisk together all ingredients. Toss with quinoa mixture.
- To serve: Line plates with radicchio or lettuce leaves, if desired. Fill leaves with salad, and serve. This can be refrigerated up to 1 day.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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