PCOS-Friendly Middle Eastern Bowl
Nutrition per Serving
550
Calories
30g
Protein
45g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Grocery list: quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon. This recipe has a low GI due to the quinoa and chickpeas, which are slow-digesting carbohydrates.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa (170g), 2 cups water (500ml), 1 cup chickpeas (164g), 1 cup diced cucumber (150g), 1 cup diced tomatoes (150g), 1/2 cup diced red onion (75g), 1/2 cup chopped parsley (30g), 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml), 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear. 2. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 5. Fluff quinoa with a fork and add to the large bowl. Pour dressing over and mix well. 6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
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