Slow-Cooker Spanish-Style Chickpeas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Spanish-Style Chickpeas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

3 15.5-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons paprika (smoked, sweet or hot)
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups baby spinach

Instructions

In a large slow cooker, combine chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, paprika and 1 tsp. salt. Stir well.
Cover and cook on low until potatoes are tender, 4 to 5 hours.
Stir in spinach, cover and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Season with salt and pepper. Portion into bowls, drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker Spanish-Style Chickpeas good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Spanish-Style Chickpeas 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 6 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.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

Hormone Support: Collagen Protein Smoothie for PCOS PCOS-Supporting Nori Breakfast Wrap PCOS Gut Flora: Kefir and Greens Smoothie Bowl PCOS-Supporting Kombucha Berry Smoothie PCOS Metabolic Support: Tallow-Roasted Inositol-Rich Foods PCOS Hormone Balance: Tallow-Roasted B-Vitamin Rich Foods

Browse All Lunch Recipes