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

This recipe includes a grocery list of brown rice, mixed salad greens, carrot, cucumber, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds. The brown rice has a low GI, making it a good choice for those with PCOS.

This Vietnamese Salad with Brown Rice is a perfect dinner option for those with PCOS. The brown rice is a low GI carbohydrate, which helps to regulate blood sugar levels. The salad is high in fiber, which aids in digestion and helps to keep you feeling full. The sesame seeds and peanuts provide healthy fats and protein. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, offering a sense of control and empowerment over your diet. The variety of ingredients also ensures regular updates to your meal planning.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 60 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Brown Rice

Health benefits of PCOS Vietnamese Recipes: Dinner - Vietnamese 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 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

1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. 2. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, shredded carrot, and sliced cucumber. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. 5. Divide the salad between two plates. 6. Top each salad with half of the cooked brown rice, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds.