Mediterranean Chick Pea Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper and sea salt
- 2 sweet red bell peppers, seeded and julienned
- 1 red finger hot chile pepper, seeded and minced*
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 (28-ounce or 796 ml) cans whole, peeled, organic tomatoes, hand crushed
- Pinch brown sugar
- 3 cups canned chick peas, rinsed and drained
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 10 large fresh mint leaves, stacked, rolled up and sliced into ribbons ( chiffonade)
- Handful fresh parsley, leaves picked and minced
- *Cook's Note: Hot chile, omit if sensitive or prefer less heat.
- Whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges and toasted, for serving
Instructions
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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