Spiced Beef and Butternut Squash Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Spiced Beef and Butternut Squash Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Hearty flavor-packed chunks of beef and chickpeas make this dish a protein powerhouse.

Ingredients

1 can tomato sauce
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
kosher salt
Pepper
1 large onion
2 lb. beef chuck
2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 medium butternut squash
1 c. couscous
1 can chickpeas
1/2 c. roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the tomato sauce, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir in the onion.
Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the flour. Add the beef to the slow cooker and toss to coat.
Scatter the butternut squash over the top and cook, covered, until the beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high.
Ten minutes before serving, prepare the couscous according to package directions. Gently fold the chickpeas into the stew and cook, covered, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve the stew over the couscous and sprinkle with the cilantro.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spiced Beef and Butternut Squash Stew good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spiced Beef and Butternut Squash Stew recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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