Dinner: Blood Sugar Control: Hijiki and Vegetable Stew

Grocery list: hijiki seaweed, carrot, onion, edamame beans, vegetable broth, soy sauce, sesame oil. This recipe has a low GI due to the high fiber content in hijiki and vegetables.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is designed to help control blood sugar levels. It is rich in fiber from hijiki and vegetables, which can slow the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream and prevent spikes in insulin. The edamame beans provide a good source of protein, while the sesame oil adds healthy fats. This meal is not only nutritious but also quick and easy to prepare, offering a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

Prep Time: 40 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 70 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

carrot

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried hijiki seaweed (US) or 40g (Metric), 1 medium carrot (US) or 60g (Metric), 1 medium onion (US) or 70g (Metric), 1/2 cup edamame beans (US) or 80g (Metric), 2 cups vegetable broth (US) or 480ml (Metric), 2 tbsp soy sauce (US) or 30ml (Metric), 1 tbsp sesame oil (US) or 15ml (Metric)

Instructions

1. Soak hijiki in warm water for 30 minutes. 2. Dice carrot and onion. 3. Heat sesame oil in a pot, add onion and carrot, and sauté until softened. 4. Drain hijiki and add to the pot, along with edamame and vegetable broth. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. 6. Stir in soy sauce and serve hot.

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