Vegetarian Burritos Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces shredded reduced-fat 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese (about 1 cup)
- 8 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas
- Fresh salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, garlic, jalapeño, and mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Gradually add spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until wilted. Stir in lime juice, salt, and cumin. Add rice and beans; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Add cheese, stirring until melted.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about 2/3 cup mushroom mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Serve with salsa, if desired.
- Kids Can Help: The kids can help scoop the mushroom mixture into the tortillas and then roll them up.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Brown Rice.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Brown rice is a natural...
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