Hormone-Supporting PCOS Bento Box - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
425
Calories
35g
Protein
32g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Grocery List:
- Wild-caught tuna or salmon
- Millet
- Broccoli
- Cucumber
- Nori sheets
- Sesame oil
- Coconut aminos
- Avocado
- Pumpkin seeds
- Wakame seaweed
- Fermented vegetables
- Seasonings
GI Information:
- Millet (GI: 71) - balanced with protein and healthy fats
- Fermented vegetables (GI: low)
- Cucumber (GI: 15)
This recipe incorporates principles from our insulin resistance guide and is perfect for meal prep. Similar to our popular Tuna Mayo Rice Balls with Nori.
Ingredients
- • 4 oz (115g) wild-caught tuna or salmon
- • ½ cup (90g) <a href="https://app.pcosmealplanner.com/knowledge-articles/any/farro-vs-millet-pcos-grain-comparison">millet</a>, uncooked
- • 1 cup (100g) steamed broccoli florets
- • 1 medium (120g) <a href="https://app.pcosmealplanner.com/knowledge-articles/any/tomatoes-vs-cucumber-pcos-diet-comparison">cucumber</a>, sliced
- • ½ sheet nori (sea vegetable)
- • 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
- • 2 tbsp (30ml) coconut aminos
- • 1 small (75g) avocado
- • 1 tbsp (15g) pumpkin seeds
- • 1 tsp (2g) <a href="https://app.pcosmealplanner.com/knowledge-articles/any/sea-vegetables-pcos-mineral-rich-options">wakame seaweed</a>
- • ¼ cup (60g) fermented vegetables
- Seasonings: sea salt, black pepper, ginger powder
Instructions
- Cook millet according to package instructions.
- Steam broccoli until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Season tuna/salmon with ginger powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pan-sear fish in sesame oil until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice cucumber and avocado.
- Rehydrate wakame in warm water for 5 minutes, drain.
- In the bento box main compartment, place millet and top with fish.
- Add broccoli, cucumber, and avocado in separate sections.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and crumbled nori.
- Add fermented vegetables in a small compartment.
- Pack coconut aminos in a separate container.
This hormone-supporting bento box is designed to provide key nutrients for PCOS management while offering a delightful variety of textures and flavors. Supporting liver health and hormone balance, this meal combines traditional Asian wisdom with modern nutritional science.
Key PCOS Benefits:
- Omega-3 rich fish supports hormone production
- Sea vegetables provide essential minerals for thyroid function
- Fermented foods support gut health and hormone balance
- Fiber-rich vegetables aid blood sugar control
- Healthy fats from avocado and seeds support hormone synthesis
- Millet provides sustainable energy
This bento box exemplifies what to look for in a PCOS meal plan. For variety, try our No-Cook Mediterranean Lunch Box.
Each component has been carefully chosen to support:
- Blood sugar balance
- Hormone regulation
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Digestive health
- Sustainable energy levels
- Thyroid function
Perfect for meal prep and can be customized based on seasonal availability.
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