PCOS Vegan Mexican Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Veggie Taco Bowls - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups of vegetable broth (480ml)
- 1 tbsp of olive oil (15ml)
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1 cup of black beans (185g)
- 1 cup of corn (165g)
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime, Fresh cilantro, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is cooked.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, and corn to the pan. Stir well.
- Serve the veggie quinoa mixture in bowls. Top with sliced avocado, a squeeze of lime, and fresh cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, Avocado.
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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