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Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Vegetable Paella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Vegetable Paella
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Vegetable Paella is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
15g Protein
45g Carbs
10g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of fresh vegetables, whole grains, and spices. It has a low Glycemic Index due to the use of brown rice and plenty of vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup short-grain brown rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan.
  2. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic and sauté until soft.
  3. Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil.
  4. Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, peas, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
  6. Serve hot.
This Spanish Vegetable Paella is a PCOS-friendly meal that is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is low in GI, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels. The brown rice provides slow-release carbohydrates, while the vegetables provide essential vitamins and antioxidants. The olive oil provides healthy fats. This meal is designed to help you feel empowered and in control of your PCOS through healthy eating.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Vegetable Paella recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 45g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 10g 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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