California Quinoa Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

California Quinoa Recipe
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and well drained
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped Greek olives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add quinoa and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until quinoa is lightly browned. Stir in zucchini and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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