PCOS Friendly Breakfast Bowl - Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Friendly Breakfast Bowl - Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 12g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups of water (480ml)
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes (75g)
- 1/2 cup of spinach (15g)
- 1/2 avocado (100g)
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese (37g)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado.
- Once the quinoa is done, fluff it with a fork.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and avocado. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with feta cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Friendly Breakfast Bowl - Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 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 5g 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, 12g protein (14%), 40g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 5g 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 Breakfast. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. 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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