Healthy Mexican Pizza Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups of water (480ml)
- 1 can of black beans (425g)
- 1 cup of corn (164g)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup of salsa (260g)
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (113g)
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt (123g)
- 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro (20g)
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, chop the red bell pepper and avocado.
- Once the quinoa is done, fluff it with a fork.
- Divide the quinoa into two bowls.
- Top each bowl with black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, salsa, shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime over the bowls 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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