Sweet Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sweet Chili
Prep: 27 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 12
Soup

Nutrition per Serving

258 Calories
22.92g Protein
33.34g Carbs
4.5g Fat
Good homemade recipe that has been passed to me from many generations.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsps chili powder
  • 2 tsps garlic
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups red beans
  • 3 oz splenda brown sugar
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef

Instructions

  1. Brown and drain beef.
  2. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and chili powder. Stir this really good and let sauté for a few minutes.
  3. Then add in tomato paste, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add red beans and water. Bring to a good simmer and then add the brown sugar (to your taste).
  5. Simmer on low for about 1 hour.
  6. Serve hot with a little grated sharp cheddar and lite sour cream.

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 Sweet Chili contribute to your health goals:

  • Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
  • 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. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, 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 Sweet 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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