Shirataki Noodles with Bean Sprouts & Red Curry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shirataki Noodles with Bean Sprouts & Red Curry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 43 calories, 2.79g protein, and 9.04g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (2.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsps curry paste
- 7 oz petite cut diced tomatoes with zesty jalapenos
- 8 oz shirataki noodles
- 2/3 cup green & red peppers & onion strips
- 1 1/3 second canola cooking spray
- 1/2 cup jicama
- 12 oz bean sprouts
- 1 tsp ginger root
- 1/2 cup chayote
Instructions
- Rinse shirataki noodles in cold water and set aside.
- Boil chayote and jicama until tender along with ginger. Drain and set aside.
- In large frying pan saute bean sprouts, chayote, jicama along with peppers, onion and diced tomatoes with zesty jalapenos.
- Stir in the red curry paste.
- You can either combine the noodles or serve on top.
- Note: for added taste you may add chicken, pork, diced sausage and so on.
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 Shirataki Noodles with Bean Sprouts & Red Curry contribute to your health goals:
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, 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 Shirataki Noodles with Bean Sprouts & Red Curry 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shirataki Noodles with Bean Sprouts & Red Curry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 43 calories per serving with 2.79g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 5 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 43 calories, 2.79g protein (26%), 9.04g carbs, 0.51g fat. Plus 2.8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 43 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 5 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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