Dinner: PCOS Caribbean Recipes: Dinner - Caribbean Salad with Brown Rice

Grocery list: brown rice, mixed vegetables, olive oil, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, salt, and pepper. The brown rice in this recipe has a low GI, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms.

This PCOS-friendly Caribbean salad with brown rice is a quick, easy, and nutritious dinner option. It's packed with fiber from the brown rice and vegetables, which helps regulate blood sugar levels, a key aspect of managing PCOS. The healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil can help reduce inflammation, while the protein from the black beans supports muscle growth and repair. This meal is a delicious way to take control of your health and feel empowered in your food choices.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

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Brown Rice

Health benefits of PCOS Caribbean Recipes: Dinner - Caribbean Salad 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 of brown rice (US) or 190 grams (Metric), 2 cups of mixed vegetables (US) or 300 grams (Metric), 1 tablespoon of olive oil (US) or 15 ml (Metric), 1/2 cup of black beans (US) or 85 grams (Metric), 1/2 cup of corn (US) or 85 grams (Metric), 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes (US) or 85 grams (Metric), 1/2 cup of diced avocado (US) or 85 grams (Metric), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Step 2: In a large pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the mixed vegetables until tender. Step 3: Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the pan and stir well. Step 4: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Step 5: Serve the vegetable mixture over the cooked brown rice. Top with diced avocado.

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