One-Pot Fried Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Lunch

This One-Pot Fried Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

I’m gearing up for the start of my second semester of grad school, and with the pressures of the first draft of my master’s project due in less than a week I’ve resorted to one pot cooking for the night. A simple fried rice dinner is my go-to on days when

Ingredients

1 1/2 Tablespoons of sesame seed oil
2/3 cup white onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 egg
1/3 cup carrots, small dice
1/3 cup mushrooms, small dice
1/3 cup pea pods, julienne
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Place a large pan (with at least 2" of depth) over medium heat and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of sesame seed oil.
Add in the chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Then add in the minced garlic.
Push the onion and garlic mixture to one side of the pan, then add the cubed chicken breasts to the other side and cook until tender.
Add the diced carrots, mushrooms and julienned pea pods to the pan and mix all ingredients together.
Push the mixture to one side, then add in the egg and scramble it until cooked.
Stir in the cooked brown rice, soy sauce, and pinch of pepper. Allow the fried rice to cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Brown Rice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is One-Pot Fried Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this One-Pot Fried Rice 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 2 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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