PCOS Vegan Chinese Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Fried Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
12g
Protein
50g
Carbs
10g
Fat
This vegan fried rice is a perfect lunch option for those with PCOS. The grocery list includes brown rice, tofu, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and green onions. The main ingredients, brown rice and tofu, have a low GI, making this meal ideal for PCOS management.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of cooked brown rice (200g)
- 1/2 cup of diced tofu (125g)
- 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers (75g)
- 1/2 cup of diced carrots (65g)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (30ml)
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (15ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pan.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the tofu and cook until golden brown.
- Add the bell peppers and carrots, cook until tender.
- Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
This PCOS-friendly vegan fried rice is packed with nutrients important for managing PCOS. The brown rice is a great source of magnesium and B vitamins, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The tofu provides a good source of protein and calcium. The vegetables add fiber and a variety of vitamins. This meal is easy to prepare and offers a sense of control over your diet, providing relief and support in managing PCOS.
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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