This Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Clams with Garlic is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 22g protein, and 16g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse clams under cold water.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
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Add clams, white wine, and a pinch of salt.
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Cover the pan and cook until clams open up.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Why this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Clams with Garlic works for PCOS
This Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Clams with Garlic delivers 22g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
At 16g of carbohydrates per serving, this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Clams with Garlic is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
At 150mg of sodium per serving, this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Clams with Garlic fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Clams with Garlic recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 22g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 250 calories, 22g protein (35%), 16g carbs, 8g fat. Plus 1g 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 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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