This PCOS Friendly Collard Wraps - Hummus and Vegetable Collard Green Wraps is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 8g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Wash and dry collard leaves and remove the thick stem.
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Spread hummus on each leaf.
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Add the sliced vegetables and sprouts.
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Roll the leaves tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
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Slice each wrap in half and serve.
Why this PCOS Friendly Collard Wraps - Hummus and Vegetable Collard Green Wraps works for PCOS
The 30g of carbohydrates here come paired with 8g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this PCOS Friendly Collard Wraps - Hummus and Vegetable Collard Green Wraps that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
At 200mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Friendly Collard Wraps - Hummus and Vegetable Collard Green Wraps fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Friendly Collard Wraps - Hummus and Vegetable Collard Green Wraps recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 250 calories, 8g protein (13%), 30g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 8g 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 250 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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