Speedy and Spicy Shrimp Stir-fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup gluten-free low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free light soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Cooking spray
- 16 ounce bag frozen stir-fry vegetables
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 3 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and corn starch, until corn starch dissolves. Whisk in soy sauce and red pepper flakes.
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add frozen vegetables and cook for about 4 minutes.
- Add chicken broth mixture to pan and bring to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook for 4 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
- Serve over quinoa or brown rice.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm your ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Speedy and Spicy Shrimp Stir-fry contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Quinoa: Has a lower glycemic index than most grains, making it ideal for PCOS
- Brown rice: Provides magnesium and B vitamins important for PCOS management
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Speedy and Spicy Shrimp Stir-fry can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.
Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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