Balanced Mexican Quinoa Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups of vegetable broth (480ml)
- 1 cup of black beans (170g)
- 1 cup of corn (154g)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15ml)
- 1 teaspoon of cumin (2g), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Dice the red bell pepper and avocado.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the bell pepper.
- Add the black beans and corn to the pan and season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the pan.
- Squeeze the lime over the mixture and stir well.
- Serve the quinoa bowl topped with diced avocado.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.
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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