PCOS Peruvian Recipes: Dinner - Peruvian Salad with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, chop the bell peppers, cucumber, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped vegetables, black olives, and cilantro.
- Squeeze the lime over the salad and season with salt and pepper. Toss well before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice, Avocado.
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. Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals with PCOS. This creamy, versatile fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But how exactly does...
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