Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon honey
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radish
- 1/2 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine 3/4 cup water, quinoa, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Cool quinoa mixture slightly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.
- Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, oil, lemon juice, dill, and honey in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add quinoa, shrimp, spinach, and remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach, Honey.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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