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Lunch: PCOS Low GI Asian Recipes: Lunch - Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
This recipe includes a grocery list of shrimp, olive oil, garlic, red bell pepper, carrots, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, lettuce, green onions, and peanuts. The key low GI ingredients are shrimp and vegetables.
This Thai shrimp lettuce wrap recipe is a perfect PCOS-friendly meal that is low in GI and rich in key nutrients like protein, fiber, and healthy fats. The shrimp provides a lean source of protein, while the vegetables offer fiber to help regulate blood sugar levels. The olive oil and peanuts contribute healthy fats, which are essential for hormone regulation in PCOS. This meal is not only delicious but also helps you feel empowered and in control of your PCOS management.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
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Ingredients
1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 red bell pepper, sliced, 1/2 cup (75g) shredded carrots, 1/4 cup (65g) hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce, 1 tsp (5g) ginger, grated, 1 head lettuce, leaves separated, 2 green onions, chopped, 1/4 cup (30g) chopped peanuts
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 2. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. 3. Add the shrimp and cook until pink. 4. Add the bell pepper and carrots and cook until softened. 5. Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and ginger. 6. Spoon the shrimp mixture onto the lettuce leaves. 7. Garnish with green onions and peanuts before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2
| Amount Per ONE Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 220 kcal | ||
| Fat 8 g | ||
| Carbohydrate 15 g | ||
| Protein 20 g | ||
| Omega 3 0.30 g | ||
| Chromium 25.00 mg | ||
| Zinc 2.00 mg | ||
| Magnesium 50.00 mg | ||
| B Vitamins 1.00 mg | ||
| Iron 2 mg | ||
| Calcium 80 mg | ||
| Cholesterol 180 mg | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 4 g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | ||
| Saturated Fat 1 g | ||
| Sodium 800 mg | ||
| Sugar 6 g | ||
| Potassium 300 mg | ||
| Vitamin A 1500 mcg | ||
| Vitamin C 60 mg | ||
| Fiber 3 g | ||
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