Spinach, Avocado and Pea Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spinach, Avocado and Pea Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 246 calories, 8.24g protein, and 17.52g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (10.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 leaves mint
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cubed avocado
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 bunch spinach
Instructions
- If using frozen peas, put in boiling water to defrost.
- Drain the peas and put in pan. Cover with spinach leaves place a lid on for a few minutes.
- Peel and stone the avocado and then cut into chunks.
- In a serving bowl, add the spinach leaves, followed by the warm peas and avocado.
- Garnish with mint sprigs (tuck into the salad to flavor the spinach).
- Drizzle olive oil over (you can also add a bit of white wine vinegar).
- Serve and enjoy!
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 Spinach, Avocado and Pea Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, 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 Spinach, Avocado and Pea Salad 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: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spinach, Avocado and Pea Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 246 calories per serving with 8.24g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 246 calories, 8.24g protein (13%), 17.52g carbs, 18.54g fat. Plus 10.3g 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 Salad And Salad Dressing. At 246 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Salad And Salad Dressing. 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 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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