Lettuce Cups with Pork and Quinoa in Peanut Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Lettuce Cups with Pork and Quinoa in Peanut Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Maria del Mar Sacasa This Asian-inspired recipe contains ground pork and a velvety peanut sauce (made with the very same peanut butter that you use to make PB&J sandwiches when no one's looking) accentuated with sharp ginger, lime juice, and fr

Ingredients

3 tablespoons (2 ounces/60 grams) creamy peanut butter (avoid using natural peanut butter, which won't blend as smoothly)
1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons juice, plus 2 teaspoons finely grated zest from about 3 limes
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons fish sauce, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons sriracha hot sauce, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 scallions, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
1 pound/450 grams ground pork
1 cup (6 ounces/180 grams) cooked quinoa
1/2 cup (1 ounce/30 grams) quinoa puffs
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup pea shoots, chopped
1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces/75 grams) salted and roasted peanuts, chopped
1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
Lime wedges
Sriracha hot sauce

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, lime juice and zest, ginger, vinegar, fish sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the scallions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the pork and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the peanut butter mixture and cook, stirring until absorbed, about 3 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and quinoa puffs. Adjust the seasoning with soy sauce, fish sauce, and sriracha.
Stir in the cilantro and pea shoots and sprinkle with peanuts.
Scoop the pork mixture into the lettuce leaves. Serve with lime wedges and sriracha.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lettuce Cups with Pork and Quinoa in Peanut Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lettuce Cups with Pork and Quinoa in Peanut Sauce 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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