Indian Cumin Fried Rice with Spinach - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 shallot
- 1 tbsp. fresh ginger
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 4 c. Cooked basmati rice
- 1 can chickpeas
- 4 c. curly spinach
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the shallot and ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is golden, about 3 minutes. Add the cumin, rice, chickpeas, and spinach and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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