PCOS Vegetarian Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegetarian Moroccan Soup
PCOS-Friendly Lunch

PCOS Vegetarian Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegetarian Moroccan Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

A hearty, flavorful Moroccan soup packed with vegetables and chickpeas.

55 minutes
2 servings
350 cal / serving

This PCOS Vegetarian Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegetarian Moroccan Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
15g Protein
50g Carbs
10g Fat
Grocery list: Olive oil, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, carrots, celery, bell pepper, chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. This recipe has a low GI, making it suitable for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Add the onion and garlic, cook until softened.

  3. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon.

  4. Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, and chickpeas. Stir to combine.

  5. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

  7. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

  8. Simmer for another 10 minutes.

  9. Serve hot.

This Vegetarian Moroccan Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. The high fiber content helps regulate blood sugar levels, while the monounsaturated fats from olive oil can improve insulin resistance. The chickpeas provide a good source of protein and are low on the glycemic index, making this a balanced meal that can keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Why this PCOS Vegetarian Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegetarian Moroccan Soup works for PCOS

This PCOS Vegetarian Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegetarian Moroccan Soup delivers 15g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.

The 50g of carbohydrates here come paired with 15g 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.

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this PCOS Vegetarian Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegetarian Moroccan Soup that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegetarian Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegetarian Moroccan Soup 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 15g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 55 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 40 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 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 Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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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