Chickpeas, Garlic & Herb Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Chickpeas, Garlic & Herb Sauce
Prep: 18 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 6
Sauce And Condiment

Nutrition per Serving

119 Calories
4.66g Protein
20.91g Carbs
3.06g Fat
Easy and cheap way to get fix a sauce for brown rice or pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp leaves basil
  • 3 tsps leaves oregano
  • 1/2 tbsp parsley
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans tomato paste
  • 32 oz water
  • 1 cup chickpeas

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a pan, except for chickpeas.
  2. Whisk together until sauce is smooth.
  3. Bring to a full boil, stir often.
  4. Reduce heat so that sauce is at a low boil for about 30 minutes.
  5. Add chickpeas and heat through.
  6. Serve over brown rice or small pasta.

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 Chickpeas, Garlic & Herb Sauce contribute to your health goals:

  • Chickpea: Their low glycemic index helps maintain steady blood sugar levels
  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Chickpeas, Garlic & Herb Sauce 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.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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