Easy Shrimp Pad Thai - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Easy Shrimp Pad Thai is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl This recipe is way tastier (and faster) than delivery.

Ingredients

7 oz. flat rice noodles
1/4 c. fish sauce
1/4 c. rice wine vinegar*
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
3 tbsp. peanut (or canola) oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 c.) divided
2 eggs
2 c. bean sprouts, divided
1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
1/2 c. unsalted roasted peanuts, finely chopped
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

Place rice noodles in large bowl. Pour 4 cups boiling water over noodles and let soak until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Set aside.
In medium bowl, whisk together fish sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Heat oil in large wok over high heat. Add garlic and 1/4 cup green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, 1 minute. Add eggs and cook, scrambling with wooden spoon, 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Move bean sprouts and egg mixture to side of wok and add shrimp to other side; let cook for 5 minutes or until bright pink. Stir everything together and add sauce and the noodles. Gently toss mixture until noodles are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/2 cup bean sprouts.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Nuts are 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easy Shrimp Pad Thai good for PCOS?

Yes, this Easy Shrimp Pad Thai recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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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