PCOS Vietnamese Recipes: Dinner - Vietnamese Salad with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice (US)
- 185 grams (Metric); 2 cups mixed salad greens (US)
- 60 grams (Metric); 1 medium carrot, shredded (US)
- 60 grams (Metric); 1 medium cucumber, sliced (US)
- 150 grams (Metric); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (US)
- 30 milliliters (Metric); 1 tablespoon sesame oil (US)
- 15 milliliters (Metric); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (US)
- 15 milliliters (Metric); 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (US)
- 30 grams (Metric); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (US)
- 9 grams (Metric)
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, shredded carrot, and sliced cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Divide the salad between two plates.
- Top each salad with half of the cooked brown rice, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice, Carrot, Sesame Seeds.
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. Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The high fiber content in car...
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