Sesame Pork Rice Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Sesame Pork Rice Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Elaine Magee, M.P.H., R.D. and Marge Perry Brightly flavored with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, this pork fried rice recipe is faster than take-out—ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

2 (3 1/2-ounce) bags boil-in-bag long-grain rice
1 pound boneless center-cut loin pork chops, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic, divided
1 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger, divided
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook rice according to package directions; omit salt. Drain well; set aside.
While rice cooks, toss pork with 1/2 teaspoon garlic and 1/2 teaspoon ginger. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; sauté 3 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat; add 1 teaspoon garlic and 1/2 teaspoon ginger; sauté 30 seconds. Add rice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and vinegar; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in pork; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sesame Pork Rice Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sesame Pork Rice Recipe | MyRecipes 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 4 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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