PCOS Vegan Lebanese Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Lebanese Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegan Lebanese Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Lebanese Chicken
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Vegan Lebanese Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Lebanese Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 20g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
20g Protein
50g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes chickpeas, cauliflower, onion, garlic, and quinoa, all of which have a low to medium GI. Grocery list: chickpeas, cauliflower, onion, garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, quinoa, parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of chickpeas (200g)
  • 2 cups of cauliflower florets (200g)
  • 1 large onion (150g)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 tsp of cumin (5g)
  • 1 tsp of coriander (5g)
  • 1/2 tsp of turmeric (2.5g)
  • 1/2 tsp of paprika (2.5g), Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups of cooked quinoa (340g), Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the chickpeas and cauliflower with the olive oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
  5. Serve the roasted chickpeas and cauliflower over the cooked quinoa, top with the sautéed onion and garlic, and garnish with fresh parsley.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in fiber and protein, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and promote satiety. Chickpeas are a great source of zinc and B vitamins, which are important for hormone regulation. Cauliflower is high in chromium, which can improve insulin sensitivity. Quinoa is a good source of magnesium, which can help reduce symptoms of PCOS. This recipe is also low in GI, making it a great choice for those with PCOS.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.

Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Lebanese Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Lebanese Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 20g 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 15 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 450 calories, 20g protein (18%), 50g carbs, 15g 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 450 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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