Chickpea Patties - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Chickpea Patties
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 4
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

154 Calories
6.3g Protein
29.77g Carbs
1.4g Fat
Delicious chickpea patties with cumin and garlic.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 15 1/2 oz canned chickpeas
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper just until coarsely chopped and the mixture comes together when gently squeezed.
  2. Form into eight 1/2" thick patties and coat with the flour, tapping off excess.
  3. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the patties, turning carefully, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  5. Note: 2 patties per serving.

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 Chickpea Patties contribute to your health goals:

  • Chickpea: Their low glycemic index helps maintain steady blood sugar levels
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in 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 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 Chickpea Patties 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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