Zinc-Rich Lentil and Vegetable Crockpot Stew for PCOS - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Zinc-Rich Lentil and Vegetable Crockpot Stew for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 18g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 495 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground turmeric to the crockpot.
- Add the rinsed lentils, diced sweet potato, chopped kale, diced tomatoes, diced carrots, and diced celery to the crockpot.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Before serving, toast the pumpkin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Zinc-Rich Lentil and Vegetable Crockpot Stew for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 15g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 495 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 480 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 18g protein (21%), 50g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 15g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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.
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