Here comes a fantastically good shrimp bowl that is perfect for both lunch and dinner! A meal that contains all the building blocks you need to balance your hormones in order to feel as good as possible, regardless of the day of your menstrual cycle.

Dinner for your menstrual cycle

This dinner contains a combination of fats that are essential for a functioning menstrual cycle , carbohydrates that contribute with both energy and fiber and protein that builds up the body and keeps us full. The bowl can of course vary in content depending on what you like! This recipe is also perfect for you with PCOS as it contains good foundational fats and protein that keep your blood sugar stable.

You need
Handpeeled shrimps
Black rice

Vegetables
Roman salad
Broccoli
Carrot
Avocado
Bell pepper
Mango
Lime

Soy sauce
Ginger
Tamari soy
Sesame oil
Agave syrup/honey
Sambal oelek

Miscellaneous
Butter for frying
Cashews
Lime

Do this:
Start by cooking black rice according to the instructions. Then start the marinade. For the marinade, mix 4 tablespoons of tamari soy, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of sambal, 2 teaspoons of agave syrup/honey and 2 teaspoons of grated ginger in a small bowl. Cut the broccoli in half and fry in a pan. Pour over half of the marinade and simmer until the broccoli is a little soft. Chop the romaine lettuce, turn the carrot with a potato peeler. Next, thaw or slice the mango, avocado and peppers.

Then put everything on a plate together with the prawns and drizzle the remaining part of the dressing over the salad. Top with squeezed lime and chopped cashews. Enjoy a fresh dish with lovely acidity and crispness!

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A perfect dish that can be made in large form and used as lunch boxes is our Zucchini and eggplant lasagna . If you are looking for more spices, we recommend our Tikka Masala , which both contributes to balanced hormones and stable blood sugar. Good food and well-being? WIN-WIN!