Chickpea Cutlets - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 oz wheat gluten
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp lemon
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried rubbed sage
Instructions
- Mash the chickpeas and oil together until no whole chickpeas remain.
- Add remaining ingredients and knead for 3 minutes until strings of gluten have formed.
- Pre-heat large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Divide dough into four equal pieces. Flatten each piece and stretch to roughly 4" x 6".
- To pan-fry, add a thin layer of olive oil to the pan.
- Place cutlets in the pan and cook on each side for 6 to 7 minute They are ready when lightly brown and firm to the touch.
- To bake, pre-heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C), and lightly oil baking sheet. Brush both sides of each patty with olive oil, place on baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip patties and bake another 8 to 10 minutes until firm and golden brown.
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 Chickpea Cutlets 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
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 Chickpea Cutlets 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: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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