Couscous with Chick-Peas and Tomatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Couscous with Chick-Peas and Tomatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lori D. Shaller: Arlington, Massachusetts Offer this healthful Moroccan grain dish as a main course or as an accompaniment to roasted chicken.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup couscous
1 tomato, seeded, diced
1/2 cup drained canned chick-peas (garbanzo beans)
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Butter small baking dish. Bring chicken broth and butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add couscous. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until couscous is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, chick-peas, raisins, cinnamon, basil and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to baking dish. Cover and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Basil is...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Couscous with Chick-Peas and Tomatoes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Couscous with Chick-Peas and Tomatoes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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