Slow Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Slow Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 189 calories, 17.18g protein, and 28.99g carbs per serving. Ready in 310 minutes. High in fiber (9.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz 97% fat free white ground turkey
- 2 cups canned mushrooms
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 5 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 6 tbsps tomato paste
- 2 cups black beans
- 2 tbsps chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 small onion
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey thoroughly, drain and return to the slow cooker.
- Combine all other ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Turn slow cooker heat to low. Put the lid on and cook until hot, 5 to 8 hours.
- It can simmer in the slow cooker all day, which makes it perfect for a healthy supper when the end of your day is rushed.
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 Slow Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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. 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 Slow Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Slow Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 189 calories per serving with 17.18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 9.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 310 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 300 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 189 calories, 17.18g protein (36%), 28.99g carbs, 2.15g fat. Plus 9.2g 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 Soup. At 189 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 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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