This Anemia and PCOS Recipe - Lentil and Spinach Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 18g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Rinse the lentils under cold water.
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Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
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Add the lentils, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir for a minute.
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Add water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add the spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Serve hot.
Why this Anemia and PCOS Recipe - Lentil and Spinach Stew works for PCOS
This Anemia and PCOS Recipe - Lentil and Spinach Stew delivers 18g 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 45g 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.
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.
At 70mg of sodium per serving, this Anemia and PCOS Recipe - Lentil and Spinach Stew fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lentils, Spinach.
Yes, lentils are one of the best foods you can eat with PCOS. They pair slow-digesting carbohydrate with plant protein and soluble fiber, so they raise blood sugar gently instead of spiking it. That steadier glucose curve means less insulin, which is exactly what you want when insulin resistance drives your symptoms.A half-cup of cooked lentils delivers roughly 9 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. The fiber slows digestion, feeds the gut bacteria that influence inflammation and estrogen clea...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Anemia and PCOS Recipe - Lentil and Spinach Stew 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 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, 18g protein (21%), 45g 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 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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