Crock Pot Curried Rice and Lentils - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Crock Pot Curried Rice and Lentils
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 300 min
Servings: 6
Dinner

This Crock Pot Curried Rice and Lentils is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 188 calories, 8.98g protein, and 35.27g carbs per serving. Ready in 315 minutes. High in fiber (7.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

188 Calories
8.98g Protein
35.27g Carbs
1.32g Fat
Inspired by more traditional Indian recipes, this curried rice and lentils is a full vegetarian meal right out of your crock pot.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry brown rice
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cubes chicken stock (dry, dehydrated)
  • 1/2 cup lentils

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a crock pot.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
  3. Note: you can use 1 medium onion, diced instead of the onion powder.

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Crock Pot Curried Rice and Lentils contribute to your health goals:

  • Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
  • Lentil: Fiber helps slow glucose absorption, reducing insulin spikes
  • Brown rice: Provides magnesium and B vitamins important for PCOS management
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Crock Pot Curried Rice and Lentils can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Crock Pot Curried Rice and Lentils recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 188 calories per serving with 8.98g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 315 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 300 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 188 calories, 8.98g protein (19%), 35.27g carbs, 1.32g fat. Plus 7.2g 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 188 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 6 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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