PCOS French Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Nicoise Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS French Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Nicoise Salad
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS French Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Nicoise Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 400 calories, 30g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

400 Calories
30g Protein
20g Carbs
28g Fat
Grocery list: eggs, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, red onion, black olives, lettuce, canned tuna, olive oil, apple cider vinegar. This recipe is low in GI, making it perfect for PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggs
  • 200g green beans
  • 2 small potatoes
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • 50g black olives
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 1 can of tuna
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the green beans and potatoes for 15 minutes.
  3. Slice the tomatoes, onion, and olives.
  4. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate.
  5. Top with the sliced vegetables, cooked beans and potatoes, and tuna.
  6. Peel and slice the eggs and add to the salad.
  7. Mix the olive oil and vinegar to make a dressing.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper.
This PCOS-friendly Nicoise Salad is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein, all of which are beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. The low GI ingredients help maintain stable blood sugar levels, while the variety of nutrients support overall health. Enjoy this easy-to-make, delicious salad and feel empowered knowing you're taking control of your health.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms. Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS French Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Nicoise Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 400 calories per serving with 30g 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 40 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 400 calories, 30g protein (30%), 20g carbs, 28g 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 400 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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