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PCOS Vegan Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Moroccan Soup
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
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This PCOS Vegan Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Moroccan Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 10g protein, and 35g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories
10g Protein
35g Carbs
8g Fat
This Vegan Moroccan Soup is a delicious, PCOS-friendly meal that's easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. Grocery list: chickpeas, carrots, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, kale, olive oil, salt, pepper. The chickpeas in this recipe have a low GI, making them a great choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of chickpeas (canned or soaked overnight)
  • 2 large carrots (diced)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups of chopped kale
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions, carrots, and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and cinnamon and stir until the vegetables are coated.
  4. Add the chickpeas, vegetable broth, and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add the kale and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot.
This Vegan Moroccan Soup is not just delicious, but also packed with nutrients beneficial for those with PCOS. The chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber and have a low GI, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The kale provides a good source of iron and calcium, while the spices like turmeric and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties. This is a great meal for those looking for variety in their PCOS-friendly diet.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Kale is a...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Moroccan Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 250 calories, 10g protein (16%), 35g carbs, 8g fat. Plus 7g 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 250 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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