PCOS Curry Recipe - Pumpkin and Spinach Curry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Curry Recipe - Pumpkin and Spinach Curry
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Curry Recipe - Pumpkin and Spinach Curry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 15g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

300 Calories
15g Protein
30g Carbs
10g Fat
Grocery list: Pumpkin, Spinach, Onion, Garlic, Curry Powder, Turmeric, Cumin, Cinnamon, Coconut Milk, Olive Oil, Salt. This recipe has a low GI due to the use of pumpkin and spinach.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin (cubed)
  • 2 cups spinach (chopped)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pan.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until golden.
  3. Add the spices and stir for a minute.
  4. Add the pumpkin and coconut milk, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and serve.
This PCOS-friendly curry is packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS. Pumpkin is a low GI food that helps control blood sugar levels. Spinach is rich in iron and calcium, which are important for hormone balance. The spices used in this recipe have anti-inflammatory properties. This recipe is easy to make and can be personalized according to your taste. It provides a sense of empowerment and control over your diet, and the variety of flavors offers a refreshing change.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Cinnamon is one of the b...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Curry Recipe - Pumpkin and Spinach Curry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g 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: 300 calories, 15g protein (20%), 30g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 6g 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 300 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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