Lunch: Protein-Rich Greek Chickpea Bowl

Grocery list: Chickpeas, Quinoa, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Olive Oil, Lemon, Salt, Pepper. Chickpeas and quinoa have a low Glycemic Index (GI), which is beneficial for PCOS.

This Protein-Rich Greek Chickpea Bowl is a perfect PCOS-friendly meal. It is packed with protein from chickpeas and quinoa, both of which have a low Glycemic Index (GI) that helps in blood sugar control. The monounsaturated fats from olive oil and the fiber from the vegetables aid in weight management. The calcium in feta cheese and the iron in quinoa are essential for hormone balance. This meal is not only nutritious but also quick and easy to prepare, providing a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Quinoa

Ingredients

1 cup chickpeas (US), 200g chickpeas (Metric), 1 cup quinoa (US), 185g quinoa (Metric), 1 cup chopped cucumber (US), 150g chopped cucumber (Metric), 1 cup chopped tomatoes (US), 150g chopped tomatoes (Metric), 1/2 cup feta cheese (US), 75g feta cheese (Metric), 2 tbsp olive oil (US), 30ml olive oil (Metric), 1 lemon, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse and cook quinoa according to package instructions. 2. While quinoa is cooking, chop the cucumber and tomatoes. 3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. 4. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze the lemon over the top, and season with salt and pepper. 5. Toss everything together and serve.

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