PCOS Vegan Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Filipino Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegan Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Filipino Salad
Prep: 15 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Vegan Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Filipino Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 12g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
12g Protein
45g Carbs
15g Fat
This salad is packed with low GI vegetables like cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers. The dressing is a simple mix of apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Grocery list: cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, red and green bell peppers, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage (US)
  • 100g shredded cabbage (Metric)
  • 1 cup julienned carrots (US)
  • 100g julienned carrots (Metric)
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers (US)
  • 100g sliced cucumbers (Metric)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (US)
  • 50g chopped red bell pepper (Metric)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (US)
  • 50g chopped green bell pepper (Metric)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (US)
  • 60ml apple cider vinegar (Metric)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (US)
  • 30ml olive oil (Metric), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
  4. Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
This Vegan Filipino Salad is a perfect PCOS-friendly dinner option. It is packed with low GI vegetables which help in maintaining a steady blood sugar level. The salad also contains a good amount of fiber, which aids in digestion and keeps you feeling full. The olive oil in the dressing provides healthy monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health. This salad is not only nutritious but also quick and easy to prepare, providing a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Filipino 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 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 15 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 10g 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.

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