PCOS Low GI Peruvian Recipes: Dinner - Low GI Peruvian Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (170g)
- 1 cup canned black beans (170g)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (119g)
- 1 medium avocado (150g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (149g)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (15g)
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (14g), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Chop the red bell pepper, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze the lime over the salad and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the salad to combine and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, Avocado.
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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