Harira - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Harira is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/jeff-koehler Harira is Morocco's best-known, and best-loved, soup. Families eat this herb-rich, tomato-based soup year-round. During Ramadan, however, it's obligatory, and pots of the soup simmer away in kitchens across the countr

Ingredients

1 lb/455 g stewing beef, cut into 1/2-in/12-mm cubes
1 cup/170 g finely chopped celery stalks, tender green parts and leaves only
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup/15 g loosely packed, finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup/15 g loosely packed, finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp butter, smen, or olive oil
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 14-oz/410-g cans peeled whole tomatoes, seeded and puréed with all the juices
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 cup/170 g canned chickpeas, rinsed
1/4 cup/30 g all-purpose flour
Juice of 1 lemon
1 oz/30 g vermicelli or angel hair pasta, broken into 3/4-in/2-cm lengths
1 lemon, cut into wedges
12 dates, preferably mejhoul
12 dried figs

Instructions

In a large soup pot, put the meat, celery, onion, parsley, cilantro, butter, ginger, and cinnamon. Season with salt and plenty of pepper. Cover with 6 cups/1. 5 L water, stir well, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and chickpeas, and stir in 1 1/2 cups/360 ml water. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1 cup/240 ml water and whisk in the flour and lemon juice. Remove from the heat, let sit for 10 minutes, and then whisk again.
Add the flour mixture to the soup in a slow but steady stream while continually stirring. Cook, stirring frequently to avoid any sticking, for 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the vermicelli and cook until the pasta is tender, about 5 minutes. The texture of the soup should be velvety.
Serve in bowls with lemon wedges on the side and with the dates and figs on a small platter.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harira good for PCOS?

Yes, this Harira 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 8 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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