Dinner: PCOS Spiralizer Creation - Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai with Shrimp

Grocery list: zucchini, shrimp, garlic, red bell pepper, eggs, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar substitute, bean sprouts, peanuts, green onions, lime. This recipe has a low GI due to the use of zucchini noodles and sugar substitute.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is a great source of lean protein from the shrimp and eggs, and provides a good amount of fiber from the zucchini and bell pepper. The low GI ingredients help maintain blood sugar levels, which is crucial for managing PCOS. The dish is also rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron, nutrients that are beneficial for overall health and hormone balance in PCOS.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

eggs

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini (500g), 12 large shrimp (peeled and deveined), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 2 eggs (lightly beaten), 2 tbsp fish sauce (30ml), 1 tbsp tamarind paste (15ml), 1 tbsp sugar substitute (15ml), 1/2 cup bean sprouts (50g), 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts (chopped), 2 green onions (sliced), 1 lime (cut into wedges)

Instructions

1. Use a spiralizer to turn zucchini into noodles. 2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Remove and set aside. 3. In the same pan, add garlic and bell pepper. Cook until softened. 4. Push vegetables to the side and pour beaten eggs into the pan. Scramble until cooked. 5. Add zucchini noodles, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and sugar substitute. Stir well. 6. Add cooked shrimp, bean sprouts, peanuts, and green onions. Toss to combine. 7. Serve with lime wedges.

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