PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Lunch - Thai Peanut Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Lunch - Thai Peanut Noodles
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Lunch - Thai Peanut Noodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 15g protein, and 55g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
15g Protein
55g Carbs
20g Fat
This Thai Peanut Noodles recipe is a quick, easy, and delicious lunch option that's perfect for those with PCOS. The grocery list includes whole wheat spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, low sodium soy sauce, natural peanut butter, honey, lime, red bell pepper, green onions, and peanuts. The main ingredients have a low to medium GI, making this meal a great choice for maintaining steady blood sugar levels.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz (56g) whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) natural peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) lime juice
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped peanuts

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, and lime juice to the pan and stir until well combined.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti, sliced bell pepper, and chopped green onions to the pan and toss until well coated in the sauce.
  5. Serve the noodles topped with the chopped peanuts.
This PCOS-friendly Thai Peanut Noodles recipe is a great choice for a quick and easy lunch. It's packed with nutrients that are beneficial for those with PCOS, including fiber from the whole wheat spaghetti and bell pepper, monounsaturated fats from the olive oil and peanut butter, and vitamin C from the lime and bell pepper. These nutrients can help to regulate blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, and support overall health. The recipe also provides a good amount of protein, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegetarian Asian Recipes: Lunch - Thai Peanut Noodles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g 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: 450 calories, 15g protein (13%), 55g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 7g 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 Lunch. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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