Lunch: PCOS Vegetarian Mexican Recipes: Lunch - Veggie Taco Bowls with Brown Rice

Grocery list: brown rice, vegetable broth, olive oil, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, black beans, corn, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, avocado, salsa, Greek yogurt. The brown rice in this recipe has a low GI, making it a good choice for those with PCOS.

This Veggie Taco Bowl with Brown Rice is a delicious, nutritious, and PCOS-friendly meal. The brown rice provides slow-releasing carbohydrates that help manage blood sugar levels, while the veggies and beans offer fiber and protein for satiety. The avocado provides healthy fats, which are important for hormone balance in PCOS. This meal is designed to empower you with knowledge and control over your diet, offering a variety of nutrients beneficial for PCOS management.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

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Health benefits of PCOS Vegetarian Mexican Recipes: Lunch - Veggie Taco Bowls with Brown Rice

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 brown rice (185g), 2 cups vegetable broth (470ml), 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml), 1 onion (chopped), 1 bell pepper (chopped), 1 zucchini (chopped), 1 cup black beans (170g), 1 cup corn (150g), 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, salt and pepper to taste, 1 avocado (sliced), 1/2 cup salsa (130g), 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (115g)

Instructions

1. Cook the brown rice in the vegetable broth according to package instructions. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini and sauté until tender. 3. Add the black beans, corn, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes. 4. Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Top with the veggie mixture, avocado slices, salsa, and Greek yogurt. Serve immediately.