PCOS Vegan Brazilian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Brazilian Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
20g
Protein
40g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Grocery list: Vegan chicken strips, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. The Glycemic Index (GI) for the main ingredients is low, which is beneficial for managing PCOS.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of vegan chicken strips (US)
- 250 grams (Metric)
- 2 cups of mixed salad greens (US)
- 500 grams (Metric)
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes (US)
- 75 grams (Metric)
- 1/4 cup of sliced cucumber (US)
- 60 grams (Metric)
- 1/4 cup of sliced red onions (US)
- 40 grams (Metric)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (US)
- 15 ml (Metric)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (US)
- 15 ml (Metric), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegan chicken strips according to the package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top the salad with the cooked vegan chicken strips.
- Serve immediately.
This PCOS-friendly Vegan Brazilian Chicken Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS. The low GI ingredients help maintain blood sugar levels. The salad is high in fiber, which aids digestion and keeps you feeling full. The vegan chicken strips provide protein, essential for muscle growth and repair. The olive oil is a good source of monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels. This recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a nutritious, PCOS-friendly meal.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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