Shrimp Un-Fried Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 large eggs, whisked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon diced scallions
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the whisked eggs and cook for 1 minute stirring to make scrambled eggs, then remove to a plate.
- Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, add the red bell peppers and cook 3 –4 minutes, until soft. Add the edamame and garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add the shrimp and salt and cook 3 minutes, until they are bright pink.
- Add the cooked eggs, rice, soy sauce and sesame seeds and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
- Top with the scallions and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Brown Rice.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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