PCOS Buddha Bowl - Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl - 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 red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml), salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup hummus (120g)
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Slice avocado.
- Divide quinoa into two bowls, top with roasted vegetables, avocado slices, and a dollop of hummus.
- Squeeze lemon over top and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, 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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