This Quinoa Guacamole Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
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Add the quinoa, plus 4 cups water, to a medium saucepan. Bring the quinoa to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes (uncovered), or until the germ ring is visible (indicating the quinoa is cooked). Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl to cool.
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Whisk together the garlic, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Dice the avocados and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. (See Kelly's Notes.)
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Add the diced avocado, tomatoes and onions to the quninoa. Drizzle with dressing and fold to thoroughly combine.
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Serve salad at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.
Why this Quinoa Guacamole Salad works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Quinoa Guacamole Salad that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Quinoa Guacamole Salad 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.
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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