Chickpea Patties - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- 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.
- Form into eight 1/2" thick patties and coat with the flour, tapping off excess.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties, turning carefully, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 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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