PCOS Asian Inspired - Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Asian Inspired - Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 320 calories, 24g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cauliflower rice (200g)
- 1 cup of shrimp (150g)
- 1 medium carrot (61g)
- 1/2 cup of peas (80g)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (30ml)
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (15ml)
- 2 green onions, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
- Add the carrots and peas, cook until softened.
- Push the vegetables and shrimp to one side of the pan and scramble the eggs on the other side.
- Stir in the cauliflower rice and soy sauce, mixing everything together.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with green onions and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Asian Inspired - Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 320 calories per serving with 24g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 320 calories, 24g protein (30%), 20g carbs, 12g fat. Plus 4g 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 320 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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