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Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Slow Cooker Curry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Slow Cooker Curry
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 480 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Slow Cooker Curry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 400 calories, 18g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 495 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

400 Calories
18g Protein
50g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chickpeas, lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, spinach. Low GI ingredients: lentils, chickpeas, spinach.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (6g)
  • 1 tbsp turmeric (7g)
  • 1 tsp cumin (2g)
  • 1 tsp coriander (2g)
  • 1 cup chickpeas (164g)
  • 1 cup lentils (200g)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (480ml)
  • 1 cup coconut milk (240ml)
  • 2 cups spinach (60g)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  2. Add turmeric, cumin, and coriander, stir for a minute.
  3. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
  4. Add chickpeas, lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and coconut milk.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  6. Stir in spinach just before serving.
This anti-inflammatory curry is packed with PCOS-friendly ingredients. Lentils and chickpeas are low GI, helping to regulate blood sugar. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory. The healthy fats in olive oil and coconut milk can help balance hormones. This recipe is quick to prepare and can be personalized with your favorite veggies.

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 Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Slow Cooker Curry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 400 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 495 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 480 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 400 calories, 18g protein (18%), 50g 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 400 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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