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

PCOS Vegan Peruvian Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Peruvian Salad
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Vegan Peruvian Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Peruvian Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 10g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
10g Protein
45g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: quinoa, red and yellow bell peppers, black beans, corn, avocado, lime, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The quinoa in this recipe has a low GI, making it a good choice for people with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
  • 2 cups of water (480ml)
  • 1 red bell pepper (150g)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (150g)
  • 1 cup of black beans (170g)
  • 1 cup of corn (150g)
  • 1 avocado (200g)
  • 1 lime (50g)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml), salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring the water to a boil.
  3. Add the quinoa to the boiling water, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the bell peppers and avocado, and drain the black beans and corn.
  5. Once the quinoa is done, fluff it with a fork and let it cool.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, bell peppers, black beans, corn, and avocado.
  7. Squeeze the lime over the salad, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Toss the salad to combine and serve.
This Vegan Peruvian Salad is packed with nutrients that are beneficial for PCOS. The quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber, and has a low GI, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The avocado provides healthy fats, which can help balance hormones. The black beans and corn are also high in fiber, which can help with weight management. The bell peppers are high in vitamin C, which can help with inflammation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Peruvian Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Peruvian Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 10g 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 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 10g protein (11%), 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.

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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