PCOS Curry Recipe - Quinoa and Chickpea Curry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Curry Recipe - Quinoa and Chickpea Curry
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Curry Recipe - Quinoa and Chickpea Curry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 400 calories, 18g protein, and 55g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

400 Calories
18g Protein
55g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: quinoa, chickpeas, onion, garlic, curry powder, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, pepper. Quinoa and chickpeas have a low GI, making them ideal for PCOS management.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (170g)
  • 1 can chickpeas (400g)
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (240ml)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan, add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  3. Add curry powder, stir for a minute.
  4. Add quinoa, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot.
This PCOS-friendly curry is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS management. Quinoa and chickpeas are rich in protein and fiber, helping to control blood sugar levels. They also have a low GI, which is crucial for managing PCOS symptoms. The curry is easy to prepare, offering a sense of empowerment and control over your diet. Regularly updating your meal plan with such recipes can provide variety and support your emotional wellbeing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Curry Recipe - Quinoa and Chickpea Curry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 400 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g 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: 400 calories, 18g protein (18%), 55g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 10g 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 400 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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