Dinner: PCOS Peruvian Recipes: Dinner - Peruvian Salad with Brown Rice

This recipe includes a grocery list of brown rice, bell peppers, cucumber, avocado, black olives, cilantro, and lime. The brown rice has a low Glycemic Index (GI), which is beneficial for managing PCOS.

This PCOS-friendly Peruvian salad with brown rice is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS. The brown rice provides slow-releasing carbohydrates that help regulate blood sugar levels, while the vegetables provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. The avocado provides healthy fats that can help balance hormones. This meal is a great way to feel empowered and in control of your health.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 60 mins

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Brown Rice

Health benefits of PCOS Peruvian Recipes: Dinner - Peruvian Salad with 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.

Ingredients

1 cup of brown rice (200g), 2 cups of water (500ml), 1 red bell pepper (150g), 1 yellow bell pepper (150g), 1 cucumber (200g), 1 avocado (200g), 1/2 cup of black olives (75g), 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro (20g), 1 lime, Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear. 2. In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. 3. While the rice is cooking, chop the bell peppers, cucumber, and avocado into bite-sized pieces. 4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped vegetables, black olives, and cilantro. 5. Squeeze the lime over the salad and season with salt and pepper. Toss well before serving.