PCOS Hormone Balancing Bowl - Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl with Tahini Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Hormone Balancing Bowl - Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl with Tahini Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 15g protein, and 55g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Hormone Balancing Bowl - Quinoa and Roasted Veggie Bowl with Tahini Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 450 calories, 15g protein (13%), 55g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 7g 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 450 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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