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Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Beet Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Beet Salad
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Beet Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 10g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
10g Protein
45g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes pumpkin, beets, mixed salad greens, and pumpkin seeds. Grocery list: Pumpkin, beets, mixed salad greens, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, turmeric, cumin. Low GI ingredients: Pumpkin, beets, mixed salad greens.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced pumpkin (US)
  • 500g diced pumpkin (Metric)
  • 2 medium beets (US)
  • 2 medium beets (Metric)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (US)
  • 15ml olive oil (Metric)
  • 1 tsp turmeric (US)
  • 5g turmeric (Metric)
  • 1 tsp cumin (US)
  • 5g cumin (Metric), Salt to taste, Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens (US)
  • 500g mixed salad greens (Metric)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (US)
  • 60g pumpkin seeds (Metric)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
  2. Toss the diced pumpkin and beets in olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Let the vegetables cool, then toss with mixed salad greens and pumpkin seeds.
  5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
This salad is rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and pumpkin, which can help manage PCOS symptoms. The high fiber content can help regulate blood sugar levels, while the pumpkin seeds provide a good source of magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, both important for hormone balance. The beets are a great source of iron, which can help combat fatigue often associated with PCOS.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Beets, Pumpkin Seeds.

Beets are rich in essential nutrients like folate, manganese, and vitamin C. They are also high in fiber, which aids in digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels. The antioxidants in beets, particularly betalains, help reduce inflammation, a common issue for women with PCOS. Additionally, beets can support liver health, which is crucial for hormone balance and detoxification. Pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS. They are rich in magnesium, which helps r...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Beet Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 10g protein (11%), 45g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 7g 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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