PCOS Mexican Keto Recipes: Lunch - Mexican Egg Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Mexican Keto Recipes: Lunch - Mexican Egg Salad
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Mexican Keto Recipes: Lunch - Mexican Egg Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 320 calories, 18g protein, and 8g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

320 Calories
18g Protein
8g Carbs
22g Fat
Grocery list: eggs, avocado, red onion, lime, cilantro, salt, and pepper. The avocado in this recipe has a low GI, making it perfect for a PCOS diet.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs (US)
  • 200g eggs (Metric)
  • 1 avocado (US)
  • 150g avocado (Metric)
  • 1/2 red onion (US)
  • 75g red onion (Metric)
  • 1/2 lime (US)
  • 30g lime (Metric)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (US)
  • 15g cilantro (Metric), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes.
  2. Peel and chop the eggs, avocado, and red onion.
  3. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Squeeze the lime over the salad and sprinkle with cilantro.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
This Mexican egg salad is a PCOS-friendly lunch option. It's high in protein and healthy fats from the eggs and avocado, which can help manage insulin levels. The avocado also provides fiber, which can help with weight management. The lime and cilantro add a fresh, zesty flavor. Enjoy this easy, delicious meal and take control of your PCOS.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs, Avocado.

Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms. Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides numerous health benefits, especially for indi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Mexican Keto Recipes: Lunch - Mexican Egg Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 320 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 320 calories, 18g protein (23%), 8g carbs, 22g fat. Plus 7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 320 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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