PCOS Bean Recipe - Mung Bean Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 60 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Bean Recipe - Mung Bean Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 14g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 75 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories

14g Protein

45g Carbs

1.5g Fat

This recipe includes mung beans, a low GI food that helps regulate blood sugar levels, making it ideal for PCOS. Grocery list: mung beans, onion, garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, fresh coriander.

Ingredients

1 cup mung beans (200g)
4 cups water (1L)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin, Salt to taste, Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

Rinse the mung beans and soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
Add the mung beans, water, turmeric, cumin, and salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until beans are tender.
Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

This mung bean soup is a PCOS-friendly meal that is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. Mung beans are a great source of protein and fiber, which can help manage blood sugar levels and promote satiety. The addition of turmeric and cumin not only adds flavor but also provides anti-inflammatory benefits. This recipe is a simple and delicious way to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet, which can support overall health and wellbeing for those with PCOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Bean Recipe - Mung Bean Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Bean Recipe - Mung Bean Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 14g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 15g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Bean Recipe - Mung Bean Soup?

This recipe takes about 75 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 250 calories, 14g protein (22%), 45g carbs, 1.5g fat. Plus 15g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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