Arroz Con Leche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Arroz Con Leche is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Pam Lolley This rice and milk dish is essentially a rich and creamy rice pudding. Sweetened with raisins and vanilla, you can up the sweetness factor by adding sugar and cinnamon to the mix. This dish is one big comforting bowl of goodness that

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
3 cups whole milk
1 large egg
1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup raisins
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Combine water, rice, and cinnamon sticks in a large heavy saucepan; let stand 30 minutes. Bring rice mixture in pan to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, 20 minutes.
Whisk together whole milk and egg in a medium bowl; gradually stir into rice mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, raisins, vanilla, salt, and, if desired, sugar. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is very thick and creamy, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
Note: This can also be served room temperature or chilled.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arroz Con Leche good for PCOS?

Yes, this Arroz Con Leche 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 6 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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