This PCOS Brazilian Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Brazilian Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 258 calories, 8.2g protein, and 35.3g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (5.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
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Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
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While the quinoa is cooking, chop the kale, tomato, and cucumber.
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In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables.
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Once the quinoa is done, let it cool and then add it to the bowl.
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Drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Toss the salad to combine everything and serve.
Why this PCOS Brazilian Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Brazilian Salad works for PCOS
The 35.3g of carbohydrates here come paired with 5.6g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
At 200mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Brazilian Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Brazilian Salad fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Cucumber, Quinoa, Olive Oil, Lemon.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Yes, cucumber is an excellent choice for PCOS. It is roughly 95% water, very low in carbohydrates and calories, and has a low glycemic index, so it has almost no effect on blood sugar or insulin.Cucumber adds volume, crunch, and hydration to meals without spiking glucose, which makes it a smart way to fill out a plate when you are managing insulin resistance. It also del...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Brazilian Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Brazilian Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 258 calories per serving with 8.2g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 258 calories, 8.2g protein (13%), 35.3g carbs, 10.3g fat. Plus 5.6g 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 258 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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