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Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Chickpea and Kale Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Chickpea and Kale Stew
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Chickpea and Kale Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (12g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
15g Protein
50g Carbs
10g Fat
This Spanish Chickpea and Kale Stew is a delicious, filling, and nutrient-dense meal perfect for those managing PCOS. The grocery list includes: olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, chickpeas, kale, diced tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Chickpeas have a low GI, making them a great choice for PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 can chickpeas (400g, drained)
  • 2 cups kale (chopped
  • 160g)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
  • 1 tsp paprika (5g)
  • 1 tsp cumin (5g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
  3. Stir in the chickpeas, kale, diced tomatoes, paprika, and cumin.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve hot.
This Spanish Chickpea and Kale Stew is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS management. Chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber, and they have a low GI, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. Kale is rich in vitamins A and C, which support immune health. The monounsaturated fats in olive oil can help reduce inflammation. This recipe is a great way to feel empowered and in control of your PCOS through diet.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Chickpea and Kale Stew recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 12g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 50g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 12g 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 2 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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