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Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Chickpea Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Chickpea Bowl
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Chickpea Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 18g protein, and 60g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
18g Protein
60g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes pumpkin, chickpeas, and quinoa - all low GI foods that are great for managing PCOS. Grocery list: pumpkin, canned chickpeas, olive oil, turmeric, cumin, chili flakes, quinoa, fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin (cubed)
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes, salt to taste
  • 2 cups quinoa (cooked), fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
  2. Toss pumpkin and chickpeas in olive oil, turmeric, cumin, chili flakes, and salt.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Serve over cooked quinoa and garnish with fresh parsley.
This Spiced Pumpkin and Chickpea Bowl is a perfect PCOS-friendly meal. It's packed with fiber from the pumpkin and chickpeas, which can help manage blood sugar levels. The quinoa provides protein and is a great source of magnesium, which can improve insulin sensitivity. The spices not only add flavor but also have anti-inflammatory properties. This meal is easy to prepare and customizable, giving you a sense of control and empowerment over your diet.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.

Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Chickpea Bowl recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 15g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 450 calories, 18g protein (16%), 60g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 15g 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 Dinner. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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