Spicy Pita Pockets with Chicken, Lentils and Tahini Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spicy Pita Pockets with Chicken, Lentils and Tahini Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. dried lentils
- 1/2 onion
- 2 3/4 c. plus 6 tablespoons water
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 c. coarse bulgar
- 1 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 c. tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 c. plain yogurt
- 8 pitas
- 1 roasted chicken
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 head romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 °F. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, onion, the 2 3/4 cups water, the oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil; simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Stir in the bulgar and continue cooking, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and bulgar are just done, about 12 more minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the Tabasco sauce, and let sit, partially covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the onion and the bay leaf.
- Meanwhile, in a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the tahini, the remaining 6 tablespoons water, the garlic, the lemon juice, the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the yogurt.
- Wrap the pitas in aluminum foil and warm them in the oven, about 10 minutes.
- Cut the top third off of each pita. Spoon 1/4 cup of the lentil mixture into each pita. Divide half the chicken and tomatoes among the pitas and drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of the sauce. Top with half the lettuce. Repeat. Serve with the remaining sauce.
- Wine Recommendation: You need a straightforward wine that won't compete but will be gulpable enough to prepare the palate for the next hot bite. Try a chenin blanc or a white zinfandel from California.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Lemon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spicy Pita Pockets with Chicken, Lentils and Tahini Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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