PCOS Broccoli Rice - Lemon Garlic Broccoli Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Broccoli Rice - Lemon Garlic Broccoli Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 8g protein, and 28g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups of broccoli (US: 2 cups, Metric: 500 grams)
- 1 lemon (US: 1, Metric: 1)
- 2 cloves of garlic (US: 2 cloves, Metric: 2 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (US: 1 tablespoon, Metric: 15 ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli into small pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan.
- Add the garlic and sauté until golden.
- Add the broccoli and cook until tender.
- Grate the lemon zest over the broccoli and squeeze the lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Lemon.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Broccoli Rice - Lemon Garlic Broccoli Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 8g 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: 200 calories, 8g protein (16%), 28g carbs, 7g 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 Dinner. At 200 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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