This Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Mushroom and Spinach Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 242 calories, 14.5g protein, and 24.3g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (8.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft.
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Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid.
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Add the spinach, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the spinach wilts.
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Add the vegetable broth and white wine. Simmer for 15 minutes.
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Serve hot.
Why this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Mushroom and Spinach Stew works for PCOS
The 24.3g of carbohydrates here come paired with 8.2g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Mushrooms, Spinach.
Yes, mushrooms are a great food for PCOS. They are very low in carbohydrates and calories, have a low glycemic index, and provide fiber and plant compounds that support metabolic health.Mushrooms are one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D, a nutrient many women with PCOS are low in and which is tied to insulin function and ovulation. They also contain beta-glucans, a type of fiber that helps steady blood sugar.Add them to omelets, stir-fries, soups, or roast them as a side. Cook them i...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Mushroom and Spinach Stew recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 242 calories per serving with 14.5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 242 calories, 14.5g protein (24%), 24.3g carbs, 8.5g fat. Plus 8.2g 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 242 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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