Dinner: PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Dinner - Sweet and Sour Tofu

Grocery list: tofu, bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, cornstarch, water, honey, salt, pepper. This recipe has a low GI due to the use of tofu and vegetables.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with protein from tofu and a variety of vitamins from the vegetables. The sweet and sour sauce adds a delicious flavor without adding too much sugar. The low GI of this recipe is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. The fiber content helps in digestion and the protein content helps in maintaining muscle mass.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Health benefits of PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Dinner - Sweet and Sour Tofu

Ingredients

1 block of firm tofu (14 oz), 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1/4 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of honey, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Press and drain tofu. Cut into cubes. 2. Heat oil in a pan. Add tofu and cook until golden brown. 3. Remove tofu and set aside. 4. In the same pan, add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until soft. 5. In a bowl, mix vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, cornstarch, water, and honey. 6. Pour the sauce into the pan and stir well. 7. Add tofu back into the pan. Stir until tofu is well coated with the sauce. 8. Season with salt and pepper. 9. Serve hot with a side of brown rice or quinoa.

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