This Sweet Chili is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 258 calories, 22.92g protein, and 33.34g carbs per serving. Ready in 37 minutes. High in fiber (8.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Brown and drain beef.
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Add onion, green pepper, garlic and chili powder. Stir this really good and let sauté for a few minutes.
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Then add in tomato paste, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Add red beans and water. Bring to a good simmer and then add the brown sugar (to your taste).
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Simmer on low for about 1 hour.
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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.
Why this Sweet Chili works for PCOS
This Sweet Chili delivers 22.92g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
The 33.34g of carbohydrates here come paired with 8.5g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sweet Chili recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 258 calories per serving with 22.92g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 37 minutes total. Prep time is 27 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 258 calories, 22.92g protein (36%), 33.34g carbs, 4.5g fat. Plus 8.5g 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 258 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 12 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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