Soft Tacos with Green Chile–Cilantro Rice and Egg - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Soft Tacos with Green Chile–Cilantro Rice and Egg is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 6 large egg whites
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
- 1 cup hot cooked brown rice
- Cooking spray
- 8 corn tortillas {Check for Gluten}
- 4 lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- Combine onion and next 6 ingredients in another medium bowl, stirring with a spoon. Add rice; stir gently. Cover and keep warm.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add egg mixture to pan; cook over medium heat 2 minutes. Do not stir until mixture begins to set on bottom. Draw a heat-resistant spatula through egg mixture to form large curds. Do not stir constantly. Egg mixture is done when thickened, but still moist. Remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon scrambled egg evenly over tortillas; top evenly with rice mixture, and fold in half. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Soft Tacos with Green Chile–Cilantro Rice and Egg recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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