Budget-Friendly Spanish Chickpea Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 30 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This Budget-Friendly Spanish Chickpea Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 18g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (12g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

18g Protein

50g Carbs

10g Fat

This recipe includes a grocery list of: olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, canned chickpeas, canned diced tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. The main ingredients, chickpeas and tomatoes, have a low Glycemic Index, making this recipe suitable for PCOS.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 red bell pepper
1 can chickpeas (400 g)
1 can diced tomatoes (400 g)
1 tsp paprika (5 g)
1/2 tsp cumin (2.5 g), Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper and sauté until soft.
Add the spices and stir well.
Add the chickpeas and diced tomatoes.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

This Budget-Friendly Spanish Chickpea Stew is a delicious and nutritious meal that's perfect for those with PCOS. Chickpeas are a low GI food that can help regulate blood sugar levels, while the tomatoes provide a good source of antioxidants. The fiber content can aid in digestion and the protein can keep you feeling full longer. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to your taste. Enjoy the process of cooking and the satisfaction of eating a healthy, homemade meal.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Budget-Friendly Spanish Chickpea Stew good for PCOS?

Yes, this Budget-Friendly Spanish Chickpea Stew recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 12g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make Budget-Friendly Spanish Chickpea Stew?

This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 350 calories, 18g protein (21%), 50g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 12g 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 350 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.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Dinner

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

PCOS Friendly Garlic Butter Naan Bread PCOS Friendly Piadina Romagnola Recipe PCOS-Friendly Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) PCOS-Friendly Pão Alentejano (Portuguese Country Bread) PCOS-Friendly Parotta (Indian Layered Flatbread) PCOS-Friendly Pan de Bono (Colombian Cheese Bread)

Browse All Dinner Recipes