PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Caprese Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Servings: 2

Lunch

This PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Caprese Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 8g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories

8g Protein

20g Carbs

15g Fat

Grocery list: ripe tomatoes, vegan mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper. This recipe has a low GI, as tomatoes have a GI of 15 and olive oil has no GI.

Ingredients

2 large ripe tomatoes (US: 2 cups, Metric: 500g)
200g vegan mozzarella cheese (US: 1 cup, Metric: 200g)
20 fresh basil leaves (US: 1 cup, Metric: 20g)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (US: 2 tbsp, Metric: 30ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Slice the tomatoes and vegan mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Arrange them on a platter, alternating and overlapping them.
Tuck whole basil leaves in between the tomato and cheese slices.
Drizzle the salad with extra virgin olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.

This Vegan Caprese Salad is a great source of monounsaturated fats from the olive oil, which can help to improve insulin resistance, a common issue in PCOS. The tomatoes provide a good source of vitamin C and potassium, both important for heart health. The vegan mozzarella provides a source of calcium, important for bone health. This recipe is also low in GI, helping to keep blood sugar levels stable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Caprese Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Caprese Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Caprese Salad?

This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 250 calories, 8g protein (13%), 20g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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