Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Carrot and Quinoa Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups water (480ml)
- 4 medium carrots (peeled and grated)
- 1/2 cup raisins (75g)
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds (70g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While quinoa is cooking, in a large bowl, combine grated carrots, raisins, almonds, and spices.
- Once quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- Add cooled quinoa to the carrot mixture. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, Almonds, Cinnamon.
Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...
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