Blood Sugar Balance: Wakame and Tofu Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
20g
Protein
30g
Carbs
15g
Fat
This recipe includes wakame, tofu, and brown rice, all of which have a low Glycemic Index (GI). Grocery list: wakame, tofu, brown rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onion, sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried wakame (30g)
- 1 block firm tofu (14oz or 400g)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (370g)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (30ml)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (15ml)
- 1 tsp grated ginger (2g)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (3g)
- 1 green onion, chopped (15g)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (9g)
Instructions
- Rehydrate the wakame in warm water for 10 minutes.
- Drain and press tofu to remove excess water. Cut into cubes.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add tofu and soy sauce, cook until tofu is golden.
- Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Top with tofu and wakame.
- Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve warm.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is designed to balance blood sugar levels. Wakame is a type of seaweed that is high in fiber, helping to slow the release of sugars into the bloodstream. Tofu is a good source of protein, which can also help to regulate blood sugar levels. Brown rice has a low GI, meaning it releases its sugars slowly, preventing spikes in blood sugar. These ingredients are also rich in key nutrients for PCOS, including calcium, iron, and B vitamins.
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