PCOS Low GI Peruvian Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Peruvian Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups of chicken broth (480ml)
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (170g)
- 1 medium onion (110g)
- 2 cloves of garlic (6g)
- 1 medium carrot (61g)
- 1 medium bell pepper (119g)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (14g), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the chicken breast to the pot and cook until it's no longer pink.
- Add the chicken broth and quinoa to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, Carrot.
Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...
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