4 Bean Enchiladas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 1 can condensed cheese soup
- 10 oz enchilada sauce
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 15 oz black beans
- 1 cup northern beans
- 15 cups kidney beans
- 15 oz chickpeas
- 16 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Stack tortillas and wrap tightly in foil. Bake in a 350 °F (175 °C) oven for 10 minutes or until warm.
- For filling, combine beans (rinsed and drained) with cheese soup. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling on to one end of each tortilla.
- Starting at the end with the filling, roll up each tortilla. Arrange tortillas, seam side down, in 2 (2-quart) rectangular baking dishes.
- In a bowl, stir together the enchilada sauce and tomato sauce. Pour over tortillas.
- Cover with foil. Bake in a 350° F oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake, uncovered, about 5 more minutes or until cheese melts. If desired, sprinkle with olives and green pepper. Yields 16 tortillas.
- Note: salsa sauce has been used for enchilada sauce in the ingredients which can be found by taco items in grocery store.
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 4 Bean Enchiladas contribute to your health goals:
- Chickpea: Their low glycemic index helps maintain steady blood sugar levels
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
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. 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 4 Bean Enchiladas 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.
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