PCOS Meal Planner › Recipes

PCOS Vegan Filipino Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Filipino Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegan Filipino Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Filipino Soup
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Vegan Filipino Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Filipino Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
15g Protein
50g Carbs
10g Fat
Grocery list: mung beans, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, vegetable oil, salt, pepper. This recipe has a low GI, making it suitable for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of mung beans (200g)
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth (500ml)
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes
  • 1 cup of chopped spinach (30g)
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (30ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the mung beans and soak them in water for at least an hour.
  2. In a pot, sauté the onions and garlic in vegetable oil until they become translucent.
  3. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
  4. Drain the mung beans and add them to the pot, along with the vegetable broth.
  5. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the beans are fully cooked.
  6. Add the chopped spinach and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy your vegan Filipino soup.
This vegan Filipino soup is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for those with PCOS. Mung beans are a great source of protein and fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. Spinach is rich in iron and calcium, which are essential for hormone balance. The low GI of this recipe makes it a great choice for those trying to manage their PCOS symptoms through diet. Enjoy this comforting soup and take control of your health.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

1
Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals
2
Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule
3
Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in
Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Filipino Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Filipino Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g 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 60 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 50g carbs, 10g 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 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.

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.

Comments

Register or log in to add a comment

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

Hormone Support: Collagen Protein Smoothie for PCOS PCOS-Supporting Nori Breakfast Wrap PCOS Gut Flora: Kefir and Greens Smoothie Bowl PCOS-Supporting Kombucha Berry Smoothie PCOS Metabolic Support: Tallow-Roasted Inositol-Rich Foods PCOS Hormone Balance: Tallow-Roasted B-Vitamin Rich Foods
Browse All Lunch Recipes

Check the Ingredients

Want to know if a specific ingredient is good for PCOS? Check it instantly.

Open the PCOS Food Checker

PCOS Nutrition Guides

Vegetable Oil vs Hemp Seed Oil, Switching for PCOS Grilled Fish vs Pan-Fried Fish, A PCOS Perspective Stuffed Peppers vs Veggie Casserole, Best for PCOS? More PCOS Articles...

More PCOS-Friendly Recipes

MANDARIN & STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE SIMPLE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP FETTUCCINE WITH MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE Red Bean Mochi Recipe - SORTED Eats Japan Miso Beef and Pickled Vegetables - SORTED Eats Japan Browse All Recipes...