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PCOS Thai Recipes: Dinner - Thai Salad with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Thai Recipes: Dinner - Thai Salad with Brown Rice
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Thai Recipes: Dinner - Thai Salad with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 12g protein, and 68g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
12g Protein
68g Carbs
15g Fat
This Thai Salad with Brown Rice is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for those with PCOS. The grocery list includes brown rice, mixed salad greens, a carrot, a cucumber, a red bell pepper, olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, cilantro, and mint. The brown rice has a low Glycemic Index (GI) which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of brown rice (185g)
  • 2 cups of mixed salad greens (60g)
  • 1 medium carrot (61g)
  • 1 medium cucumber (201g)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (119g)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon of honey (21g)
  • 1 clove of garlic (3g)
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro (15g)
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint (15g)

Instructions

  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. While the rice is cooking, chop the carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper into thin slices.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
  4. Once the rice is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, and cooled rice.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and mint over the salad before serving.
This Thai Salad with Brown Rice is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS. The brown rice is a complex carbohydrate with a low Glycemic Index (GI), which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The salad greens, carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. The olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce inflammation. This recipe is a great choice for a quick, easy, and nutritious dinner.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice, Carrot, Honey.

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. Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The high fiber content in car...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Thai Recipes: Dinner - Thai Salad with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 12g 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 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: 450 calories, 12g protein (11%), 68g carbs, 15g 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 Dinner. At 450 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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