Fasolada - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Fasolada
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 120 min
Servings: 5
Soup

Nutrition per Serving

201 Calories
5.64g Protein
28.95g Carbs
8.29g Fat
Greek vegetarian bean soup.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup large butter beans
  • 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large onions
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 2 dashes salt
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 1 tbsp celery leaf

Instructions

  1. Soak beans the night before cooking.
  2. Boil beans, and when the water starts boiling, change the water.
  3. Add carrots, celery leafs and tomato. Let the soup boil for about two hours.
  4. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

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 Fasolada contribute to your health goals:

  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
  • Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
  • Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health

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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Fasolada 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: Carrot.

Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The high fiber content in carrots helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health. Additionally, the antioxidants in carrots can help reduce inflammation, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms.

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