Sweet Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Brown and drain beef.
- Add onion, green pepper, garlic and chili powder. Stir this really good and let sauté for a few minutes.
- Then add in tomato paste, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add red beans and water. Bring to a good simmer and then add the brown sugar (to your taste).
- Simmer on low for about 1 hour.
- 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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