PCOS Vegan Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Moroccan Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the vegan chicken strips, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook until the strips are golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the cooked vegan chicken strips.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine.
- 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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