Anti-Inflammatory: Swiss Chard Stir-Fry for PCOS - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Anti-Inflammatory: Swiss Chard Stir-Fry for PCOS
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Anti-Inflammatory: Swiss Chard Stir-Fry for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 12g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories
12g Protein
30g Carbs
10g Fat
This recipe includes Swiss chard, garlic, olive oil, red bell pepper, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Swiss chard and garlic have a low GI, making this recipe perfect for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of Swiss chard (340g)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt (2.5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper (2.5g)
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (15ml)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the Swiss chard and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mince the garlic and slice the red bell pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the garlic and red bell pepper to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the Swiss chard, salt, and black pepper to the pan and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
This Swiss chard stir-fry is a quick and easy dinner option that's packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Swiss chard is a great source of magnesium and vitamin A, which are important for hormone balance in PCOS. Garlic is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and can help improve insulin sensitivity. The olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, while the red bell pepper adds a boost of vitamin C. This recipe is also low in GI, making it a great choice for those with PCOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Anti-Inflammatory: Swiss Chard Stir-Fry for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 250 calories, 12g protein (19%), 30g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 4g 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 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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