This PCOS Liver Detox Bowl - Milk Thistle and Dandelion Greens Detox Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
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While quinoa is cooking, chop the vegetables.
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In a large bowl, combine the dandelion greens, milk thistle, cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers.
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Once the quinoa is done, add it to the bowl.
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Drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste, and toss well.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Why this PCOS Liver Detox Bowl - Milk Thistle and Dandelion Greens Detox Bowl works for PCOS
This PCOS Liver Detox Bowl - Milk Thistle and Dandelion Greens Detox Bowl delivers 15g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
The 40g of carbohydrates here come paired with 10g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this PCOS Liver Detox Bowl - Milk Thistle and Dandelion Greens Detox Bowl that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
At 200mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Liver Detox Bowl - Milk Thistle and Dandelion Greens Detox Bowl fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Liver Detox Bowl - Milk Thistle and Dandelion Greens Detox Bowl recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 40g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 10g 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 Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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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