PCOS Dutch Oven Soup - Dutch Oven Minestrone Soup with Zucchini Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Dutch Oven Soup - Dutch Oven Minestrone Soup with Zucchini Noodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 15g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 1 cup chopped carrots (128 g)
- 1 cup chopped celery (101 g)
- 1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth (950 ml)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup canned kidney beans (177 g), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chopped spinach (60 g)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- Add the carrots, celery, tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the kidney beans, spinach, and zucchini noodles. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Dutch Oven Soup - Dutch Oven Minestrone Soup with Zucchini Noodles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g 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: 300 calories, 15g protein (20%), 30g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 10g 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 300 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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