TexMex Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This TexMex Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 348 calories, 28.37g protein, and 50.54g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (6.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz colby cheese, low fat
- 3 tbsps southwestern seasoning
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 2 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breast
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 cup mexican seasoned tomatoes
- 1/2 cup corn, canned
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, canned
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 4 cups brown rice, cooked
Instructions
- Lightly warm a pan with extra virgin olive oil.
- Sauté diced bell peppers and onions until almost tender.
- Cut chicken into bite size cubes.
- Add Southwestern seasoning. Cook chicken until cooked through.
- Add seasoned tomatoes like Rotel brand and cook until chicken has soaked up most of the juices.
- Add corn, beans and diced tomatoes.
- Heat all the way through and when done add to the cooked rice and mix well.
- Add cheese to taste (you can use soy cheese as well which is great).
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 TexMex Rice contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Brown rice: Provides magnesium and B vitamins important for PCOS management
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- 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. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 TexMex Rice 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: Chicken Breast, Brown Rice.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this TexMex Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 348 calories per serving with 28.37g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 348 calories, 28.37g protein (33%), 50.54g carbs, 3.66g fat. Plus 6.1g 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 Dinner. At 348 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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