Endometriosis-Friendly Anti-Inflammatory Bowl - Turmeric Roasted Veggie and Quinoa Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Endometriosis-Friendly Anti-Inflammatory Bowl - Turmeric Roasted Veggie and Quinoa Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 18g protein, and 60g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups of water (500ml)
- 1/2 head of cauliflower (300g)
- 1 large sweet potato (130g)
- 1 red bell pepper (150g)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml)
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric (7g), Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups of spinach (60g)
- 1/2 cup of chickpeas (85g)
- 1 avocado, Lemon juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cut the cauliflower, sweet potato, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Toss in olive oil, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, layer quinoa, roasted vegetables, spinach, chickpeas, and slices of avocado.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, Spinach, Avocado.
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 Endometriosis-Friendly Anti-Inflammatory Bowl - Turmeric Roasted Veggie and Quinoa Bowl recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 15g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 450 calories, 18g protein (16%), 60g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 15g 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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