PCOS Vegetarian Caribbean Recipes: Dinner - Vegetarian Caribbean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Vegetarian Caribbean Recipes: Dinner - Vegetarian Caribbean Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 12g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups of water (500ml)
- 1 red bell pepper (150g)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (150g)
- 1 cup of black beans (172g)
- 1 cup of corn (164g)
- 1 avocado (200g)
- 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro (20g)
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Dice the bell peppers and avocado.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, bell peppers, black beans, corn, avocado, and cilantro.
- Squeeze the lime over the salad, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.
Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Vegetarian Caribbean Recipes: Dinner - Vegetarian Caribbean Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 15g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 12g protein (14%), 45g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 15g 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 Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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