PCOS Lunch Ideas - Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
15g
Protein
45g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Grocery List: Quinoa, Black Beans, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Corn, Cilantro, Olive Oil, Lime, Salt, Pepper. This salad has a low GI due to the quinoa and black beans.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa (170g), 2 cups water (480ml), 1 can black beans (425g), 1 red bell pepper (150g), 1 green bell pepper (150g), 1 medium red onion (150g), 1 cup corn (175g), 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (20g), 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml), juice of 1 lime (30ml), salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. 3. While the quinoa is cooking, rinse and drain the black beans. Chop the bell peppers and onion. 4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, bell peppers, onion, corn, and cilantro. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
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