Blood Sugar Balanced Dinner Plate - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (170g)
- 1 medium-sized sweet potato (130g)
- 1 cup broccoli florets (150g)
- 1 cup chickpeas (164g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric (2g)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (1g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Dice the sweet potato and toss it with the olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, and cinnamon.
- Spread the sweet potato on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- While the sweet potato is roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Steam the broccoli until tender.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potato, steamed broccoli, and chickpeas in a bowl.
- Serve warm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, Broccoli.
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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