Dinner: Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Lentil Salad

Grocery list: Pumpkin, lentils, red onion, baby spinach, turmeric, cumin, olive oil. This recipe is low GI, with lentils having a GI of 29 and pumpkin having a GI of 75.

This salad is packed with nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS. Lentils are a great source of fiber and protein, helping to control blood sugar levels. Pumpkin is rich in Vitamin A and C, supporting immune function and skin health. Turmeric and cumin are powerful anti-inflammatory spices, reducing inflammation associated with PCOS. This recipe is a quick, easy, and delicious way to support your health and wellbeing.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

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Ingredients

1 cup of diced pumpkin (US: 225g, Metric: 1 cup), 1/2 cup of lentils (US: 115g, Metric: 1/2 cup), 1/2 red onion (US: 75g, Metric: 1/2 onion), 2 cups of baby spinach (US: 60g, Metric: 2 cups), 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric (US: 1g, Metric: 1/2 teaspoon), 1/2 teaspoon of cumin (US: 1g, Metric: 1/2 teaspoon), 1 tablespoon of olive oil (US: 15ml, Metric: 1 tablespoon), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). 2. Toss the diced pumpkin in olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. 3. Roast the pumpkin for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. 4. While the pumpkin is roasting, cook the lentils as per packet instructions. 5. Slice the red onion thinly. 6. Once the pumpkin and lentils are cooked, combine them with the baby spinach and red onion in a salad bowl. 7. Serve immediately.

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