Split Pea-Spinach Dal with Cauliflower Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Split Pea-Spinach Dal with Cauliflower Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Throughout India, a meal is not complete without some variation of this spice-tempered legume dish. Cumin and turmeric provide slightly bitter notes, but this dish has an overall salty-savory flavor. Split-pea spinach dal with cauliflower is more of a ste

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup dried yellow split peas
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups chopped cauliflower florets
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 cups torn spinach

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 1/2 cups water, peas, and bay leaf in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 50 minutes or until tender. Add 1 cup water, cauliflower, and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until cauliflower is very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf.
  2. Heat butter and oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add onion, ginger, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add cumin and next 5 ingredients (cumin through cloves); cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion mixture to pea mixture. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until thick. Stir in spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

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