Easy Meal Prep PCOS Lunch - Chickpea and Avocado Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Servings: 2

Lunch

This Easy Meal Prep PCOS Lunch - Chickpea and Avocado Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 10g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (12g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

10g Protein

45g Carbs

14g Fat

This recipe includes a grocery list of chickpeas, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chickpeas have a low GI, making them a great choice for PCOS.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz or 425g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup (120g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

This Chickpea and Avocado Salad is a perfect PCOS-friendly lunch. It's packed with fiber from the chickpeas and healthy fats from the avocado, both of which can help manage PCOS symptoms. The chickpeas have a low GI, which is beneficial for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This recipe is also rich in vitamins A and C, which are important for overall health and wellbeing. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for meal prep.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Avocado, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easy Meal Prep PCOS Lunch - Chickpea and Avocado Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Easy Meal Prep PCOS Lunch - Chickpea and Avocado Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 12g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make Easy Meal Prep PCOS Lunch - Chickpea and Avocado Salad?

This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 350 calories, 10g protein (11%), 45g carbs, 14g fat. Plus 12g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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