What To Eat In The Ovulatory Phase of Your Period

Ovulation typically occurs between days 12-17 of your cycle. During this phase, the body prepares for fertilization and the release of an egg. Eating a healthy, balanced diet during this period phase is essential for women who are trying to conceive. From cruciferous vegetables to nourishing grains here are 15 plant-based recipes to eat during the ovulatory phase of your period.

1. Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Edamame With Curry Sunflower Seed Sauce

Source: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Edamame with Curry Sunflower Seed Dressing

This simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Edamame with Curry Sunflower Seed Dressing is packed with a myriad of different flavors and textures. The tender Brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection, the edamame is sautéed to perfection, and the cream sunflower seed sauces has the perfect balance of tang and spice to tie the dish together. You can make Taryn Fitz-Gerald’s recipe as a precursor to a decadent meal or for a healthy lunch.

2. Apple, Parsnip and Fennel Soup with Crispy Sage Brussels Sprouts 

3. Thai Peanut Cauliflower Wings

Source: Thai Peanut Cauliflower Wings

If you love fresh modern vegan eats or all things Thai, you’re going to love these new vegan oven baked Thai Cauliflower Wings by Gabrielle St. Claire! There are so many perks to this recipe – quick and easy batter, crisp on the outside, they don’t get soggy, the sauce features staple ingredients, notes of sweet, notes of heat, it’s perf for any season, great for entertaining, can easily be made in bulk, can easily be made gluten-free, have aesthetic appeal with the toppings, and are such an affordable dish!

4. Baked Cauliflower Tandoori

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This Baked Cauliflower Tandoori by Molly Patrick is flavorful and comes together so simply! Even if you’re not a fan of cauliflower, you have to try this cauliflower!

5. Turnip Beet Mash

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Bursting with purple hues, this creamy Turnip Beet Mash by The Living Kitchen, Tamara Green and Sarah Grossman may just invigorate you from the color alone. Beets sometimes get a bad rap for being too ‘earthy,’ but when they are steamed with other root veggies, like turnips and parsnips, the earthy tones miraculously turn sweet. This mash is simple to prepare and just what you need to eat if you’re experiencing the most common treatment side effects like nausea, low appetite, or an upset stomach. Plus, it’s robustly flavorful, thanks to the roasted garlic.

6. Churrasco-Style Seitan Tacos with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Source: Tomato, Carrot, Brussels Sprouts Soup

These Churrasco-Style Seitan Tacos with Roasted Brussels Sprouts by Travis Piper are beautiful and will be a guaranteed hit at the dinner table. Seitan give the taco a realistic “meaty” texture and adds filling protein to the dish. Add on some fresh mildly spicy jalapeños and little salsa, and we were done.

7. Chickpea Turnip Meatballs

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These gluten-free Chickpea Turnip Meatballs by Ashley Madden put the boring ol’ turnip to good use! They are high in fiber, low in calories, and a good source of protein. Not to mention, they are loaded with flavor! Not only are they packed with garlic, cumin, and coriander, they’re served in a delicious herbed tomato sauce. Yum!

8. Beet ‘n’ Berry Overnight Cauliflower Oats

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These Beet ‘n’ Berry Overnight Cauliflower Oats by Tara Sunshine are the perfect breakfast for busy mornings. They’re super healthy and delicious and the color is absolutely beautiful!  Make them the night before and then you can just grab them and go in the morning! Or scoop them into a bowl and enjoy a nice breakfast without having to worry about making it.

9. Sage Purple Potato Cakes With Saffron Sauce and Turnip Greens

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These Sage Purple Potato Cakes With Saffron Sauce and Turnip Greens by Valentina Chiappa are an easy, elegant, and healthy recipe! Drizzle over saffron sauce and top with turnips for a delicious simple dinner.

10. Orange Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Source: Orange Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Super simple Orange Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts side dish by Emma D’Alessandro with all of the seasonal winter flavors! These flavorful and sweet sprouts are beautifully paired with coconut and walnuts.

11. Cinnamon Quinoa Protein Cereal Bowl

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This Cinnamon Quinoa Protein Cereal Bowl by Michele Elizabeth is so simple to make, vegan and gluten free, healthy and packed with protein and flavor! The nutty quinoa mixed with cinnamon and nut butter is just so super yum and warming!

12. Protein-Packed California Quinoa Collard Wraps With Edamame Pesto

Source: Protein-Packed California Quinoa Collard Wraps With Edamame Pesto

These easy Quinoa Collard Wraps by Lindsay Cotter super light in texture but filling and packed with plant-based protein. The quinoa salad is an amazing mixture of textures and flavors; tangy red onion, fresh tomato, juicy mango, crisp bell peppers, raisins, and fresh herbs … yum! The edamame pesto brings more protein to the table, so even though these wraps are served in collard leaves, this is an easy and portable lunch that won’t leave you hungry.

13. Coconut Brown Rice Bowl With Avocado Cream Dressing

Source: Coconut Brown Rice Bowl With Avocado Cream Dressing

The flavors in this Coconut Brown Rice Bowl With Avocado Cream Dressing by Taryn Fitz-Gerald are quite complimenting. The coconut rice adds a cozy flavor, the roasted sweet potatoes add a delicious sweetness, the black beans add a subtle savoriness, and the celery adds a lovely crunch. The avocado a la creme dressing and pine nuts tie the dish together beautifully.

14. Mexican Rice Soup

Source: Mexican Rice Soup

No cholesterol, low-fat, high in fiber, high potassium, keeps you full and is so simple dinner time stress is greatly reduced. Sounds like this Mexican Rice Soup by Wholesome LLC is a winner all around!

15. Sweet & Sour Cashew and Chickpea Fried Rice

Source: Sweet & Sour Cashew and Chickpea Fried Rice

Savory, sweet, and sour fried rice topped with glazed cashews and chickpeas. This recipe for Sweet & Sour Cashew and Chickpea Fried Rice by Taavi Moore is so simple, easy, and will be ready in no time.

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