Lunch: PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Lunch - Teriyaki Vegetable Bowl

Grocery list: brown rice, mixed vegetables, low-sodium teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds. This recipe is low GI, with brown rice having a GI of 55.

This Teriyaki Vegetable Bowl is a PCOS-friendly meal, packed with fiber from brown rice and mixed vegetables, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The recipe is also rich in vitamins A and C, important for hormone regulation and immune function. The sesame seeds add a touch of healthy fats, beneficial for hormonal balance.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

brown rice

Health benefits of PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Lunch - Teriyaki Vegetable Bowl

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 (US)/190 grams (metric), 2 cups of mixed vegetables (US)/300 grams (metric), 1/4 cup of low-sodium teriyaki sauce (US)/60 milliliters (metric), 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds (US)/9 grams (metric)

Instructions

1. Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions. 2. Steam the mixed vegetables until tender. 3. Toss the steamed vegetables in the teriyaki sauce. 4. Serve the teriyaki vegetables over the cooked rice. 5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.