PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Dinner - Vegetable Sushi Rolls - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Dinner - Vegetable Sushi Rolls
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Dinner - Vegetable Sushi Rolls is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 6g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories
6g Protein
50g Carbs
2g Fat
Grocery list: sushi rice, rice vinegar, nori sheets, cucumber, carrot, avocado, soy sauce. The sushi rice has a medium GI, while the vegetables have a low GI.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sushi rice (US)
  • 190 grams sushi rice (Metric)
  • 1.5 cups water (US)
  • 355 ml water (Metric)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (US)
  • 30 ml rice vinegar (Metric)
  • 4 nori sheets
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 avocado, soy sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the rice vinegar and let the rice cool.
  5. Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of rice on the nori.
  6. Place thin slices of cucumber, carrot, and avocado on the rice.
  7. Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat.
  8. Slice the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces.
  9. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  10. Serve with soy sauce.
This PCOS-friendly sushi roll is packed with fresh vegetables and sushi rice, which has a medium GI. The vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals, while the rice provides energy. The fiber in the vegetables and rice can help regulate blood sugar levels, making this recipe ideal for those with PCOS. Plus, it's quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Dinner - Vegetable Sushi Rolls recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 250 calories, 6g protein (10%), 50g carbs, 2g fat. Plus 6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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