Lunch: PCOS Vegan Mexican Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Black Bean and Avocado Salad

Grocery list: Black beans, avocado, tomato, corn, red onion, lime, cilantro, salt, and pepper. This salad is low in GI, making it perfect for PCOS management.

This PCOS-friendly salad is packed with fiber and protein from black beans, healthy fats from avocado, and an array of vitamins and minerals. The low GI of these ingredients helps regulate blood sugar levels, a key aspect of managing PCOS. The salad is also rich in magnesium and B vitamins, which are known to improve insulin resistance and mood, respectively.

Prep Time: 15 mins

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Health benefits of PCOS Vegan Mexican Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Black Bean and Avocado Salad

Ingredients

1 cup black beans (cooked, 172g), 1 avocado (200g), 1 tomato (123g), 1/2 cup corn (89g), 1/2 red onion (80g), 1/2 lime (juiced, 30g), 1/2 cup cilantro (8g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the black beans. 2. Dice the avocado, tomato, and red onion. 3. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, avocado, tomato, corn, and red onion. 4. Squeeze the lime juice over the salad, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and season with salt and pepper. 5. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.