PCOS Hormone Balancing Bowl - Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl with Tahini Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups water (480ml)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (150g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tahini (30ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons water (30ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Chop the bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the chopped vegetables and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- While the vegetables are roasting, rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- To make the tahini dressing, combine tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and water in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and drizzle with tahini dressing.
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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