PCOS Vegan Asian Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Sushi Rolls - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegan Asian Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Sushi Rolls
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Vegan Asian Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Sushi Rolls is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 8g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories
8g Protein
40g Carbs
5g Fat
Grocery list: sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, nori sheets, cucumber, carrot, avocado, soy sauce. The sushi rice has a low GI, which is beneficial for managing PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sushi rice (US) or 190 grams (Metric)
  • 1.5 cups water (US) or 355 ml (Metric)
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar (US) or 60 ml (Metric)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (US) or 12.5 grams (Metric)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (US) or 2.5 grams (Metric)
  • 4 nori sheets
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (US) or 30 ml (Metric)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Cool, then stir into the cooked rice.
  5. Lay out the nori sheets. Spread the rice evenly on each sheet.
  6. Lay out thin slices of cucumber, carrot, and avocado on the rice.
  7. Roll up the sushi tightly.
  8. Cut each roll into 1-inch pieces.
  9. Serve with soy sauce.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS. The sushi rice has a low GI, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The fresh vegetables provide fiber, which can help manage weight and improve insulin resistance. The avocado provides healthy fats, which can help balance hormones. This recipe is also vegan, making it a great choice for those following a plant-based diet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Asian Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Sushi Rolls recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 250 calories, 8g protein (13%), 40g carbs, 5g fat. Plus 6g 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 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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