Spiced Couscous - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 14 1/2 oz chicken broth
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Bring the broth, cider, oil, pepper, allspice and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- Stir in the couscous and bring to a boil again.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from the heat. Fluff with a fork. Cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Note: recipe from Jeanne Jones' Healthy Cooking.
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 Spiced Couscous contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), 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 Spiced Couscous 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.
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