PCOS Greek Recipes: Dinner - Greek Salad with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 45 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Greek Recipes: Dinner - Greek Salad with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 12g protein, and 70g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories

12g Protein

70g Carbs

15g Fat

This recipe includes a grocery list of brown rice, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. The brown rice has a low GI, making it a good choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice (US)
200g brown rice (Metric); 2 medium tomatoes (US)
200g tomatoes (Metric); 1 cucumber (US)
150g cucumber (Metric); 1/2 red onion (US)
75g red onion (Metric); 1/4 cup olives (US)
50g olives (Metric); 1/2 cup feta cheese (US)
100g feta cheese (Metric); 2 tbsp olive oil (US)
30ml olive oil (Metric); 1 tbsp vinegar (US)
15ml vinegar (Metric); Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions.
While the rice is cooking, chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables, olives, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly before adding it to the salad.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

This Greek salad with brown rice is a PCOS-friendly dinner option. The brown rice is a complex carbohydrate with a low GI, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The vegetables provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, while the feta cheese adds a source of calcium. The olive oil dressing provides healthy fats, which are important for hormone regulation in PCOS. This meal is not only nutritious but also easy to prepare and customizable to your taste.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Greek Recipes: Dinner - Greek Salad with Brown Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Greek Recipes: Dinner - Greek Salad with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Greek Recipes: Dinner - Greek Salad with Brown Rice?

This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 450 calories, 12g protein (11%), 70g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 2 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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