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PCOS Vegan Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Moroccan Chicken Salad
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Vegan Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Moroccan Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 20g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
20g Protein
40g Carbs
12g Fat
Grocery list: canned chickpeas, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, vegan chicken strips, olive oil, lemon, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. The chickpeas in this recipe have a low GI, making this a great choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of chickpeas (canned, rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cups of mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup of cucumber (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup of red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup of vegan chicken strips
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the vegan chicken strips, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook until the strips are golden brown.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  4. Add the cooked vegan chicken strips.
  5. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately.
This Vegan Moroccan Chicken Salad is a perfect lunch option for those with PCOS. It's packed with protein from the chickpeas and vegan chicken strips, and the fresh vegetables provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. The chickpeas have a low GI, which is beneficial for managing blood sugar levels. The olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Moroccan Chicken Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 20g 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 25 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 20g protein (23%), 40g carbs, 12g 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 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.

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