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PCOS Vegetarian Brazilian Recipes: Dinner - Vegetarian Brazilian Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegetarian Brazilian Recipes: Dinner - Vegetarian Brazilian Salad
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Vegetarian Brazilian Recipes: Dinner - Vegetarian Brazilian Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 12g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
12g Protein
45g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: Black beans, quinoa, mixed salad greens, tomato, cucumber, avocado, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. The quinoa and black beans in this salad have a low GI, making them great for managing PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of black beans (180g)
  • 1 cup of quinoa (185g)
  • 2 cups of mixed salad greens (60g)
  • 1 medium tomato (123g)
  • 1 medium cucumber (201g)
  • 1 medium avocado (200g)
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (14g)
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (15g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa and black beans according to the package instructions.
  2. Chop the tomato, cucumber, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, black beans, chopped vegetables, and salad greens.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
This Vegetarian Brazilian Salad is a perfect dinner option for those managing PCOS. It's packed with low GI foods like quinoa and black beans that help regulate blood sugar levels. The avocado provides healthy fats, while the vegetables offer a variety of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, offering a sense of empowerment and control over your diet. Enjoy the variety and freshness of this Brazilian-inspired salad!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegetarian Brazilian Recipes: Dinner - Vegetarian Brazilian Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 15g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 12g protein (14%), 45g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 15g 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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