PCOS Vegetarian Moroccan Recipes: Dinner - Vegetarian Moroccan Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups of water (500ml)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1 medium red onion (diced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup of olive oil (60ml)
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (30ml)
- 1 teaspoon of cumin (5g), salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Step 2: In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, red onion, and bell pepper. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Step 5: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.
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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