Chickpeas, Garlic & Herb Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Combine all ingredients in a pan, except for chickpeas.
- Whisk together until sauce is smooth.
- Bring to a full boil, stir often.
- Reduce heat so that sauce is at a low boil for about 30 minutes.
- Add chickpeas and heat through.
- 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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