Curried Citrus Quinoa with Raisins and Toasted Almonds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1/2 cup raisins
- sea salt to taste
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
Instructions
- Bring the quinoa, vegetable broth, and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, honey, and curry powder in a mixing bowl. Stir in the cooked quinoa, red onion, and raisins; season to taste with sea salt. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator several hours until cold.
- Stir in half of the toasted almonds immediately before serving. Sprinkle the remaining almonds over top to serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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