PCOS Liver Support: Microgreens Power Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Servings: 2

Lunch

This PCOS Liver Support: Microgreens Power Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 10g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

300 Calories

10g Protein

30g Carbs

15g Fat

Grocery list: microgreens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. This salad has a low GI due to the high fiber content in the microgreens and avocado.

Ingredients

2 cups of microgreens (50g)
1 medium avocado (200g)
1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes (75g)
1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds (30g)
2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml)
1 tablespoon of lemon juice (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse the microgreens and cherry tomatoes.
Cut the avocado and cherry tomatoes into halves.
In a large bowl, combine the microgreens, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately.

This Microgreens Power Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe that supports liver health. It is rich in fiber, which helps control blood sugar levels, and monounsaturated fats from avocado and olive oil, which are beneficial for heart health. The salad also contains pumpkin seeds, a good source of magnesium and zinc, essential minerals for PCOS management. Enjoy this salad for a quick, easy, and nutritious lunch that empowers you to take control of your health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Liver Support: Microgreens Power Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Liver Support: Microgreens Power Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Liver Support: Microgreens Power Salad?

This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 300 calories, 10g protein (13%), 30g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 10g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 300 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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