Fasolada - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Fasolada is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 201 calories, 5.64g protein, and 28.95g carbs per serving. Ready in 130 minutes. High in fiber (6.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Soak beans the night before cooking.
- Boil beans, and when the water starts boiling, change the water.
- Add carrots, celery leafs and tomato. Let the soup boil for about two hours.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Fasolada recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 201 calories per serving with 5.64g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 130 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 120 minutes. It makes 5 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 201 calories, 5.64g protein (11%), 28.95g carbs, 8.29g fat. Plus 6.3g 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 Soup. At 201 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. 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 5 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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