Chorizo and Potato Egg Custard with New Mexican Chile Sauce

This Chorizo and Potato Egg Custard with New Mexican Chile Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This custard makes a perfect one-dish brunch, lunch, or supper, especially when paired with a green salad.Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

Ingredients

Servings 6

1/2 oz dried New Mexican chiles (2 to 3)
2 garlic cloves, left unpeeled
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 (14- to 15-oz) can stewed tomatoes including juice
3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat a dry heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderate heat until hot, then toast chiles, pressing down with tongs and turning occasionally, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl. Toast garlic in skillet, turning occasionally, until softened and slightly charred, about 5 minutes, then transfer to bowl. Toast cumin in skillet, stirring, until fragrant and a few shades darker, about 30 seconds, then transfer to a blender along with tomatoes and salt. Discard stems and seeds from chiles and add to blender. Peel garlic and add to blender. Purée until smooth.

Why this Chorizo and Potato Egg Custard with New Mexican Chile Sauce works for PCOS

Eating a substantial breakfast like this Chorizo and Potato Egg Custard with New Mexican Chile Sauce is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make for PCOS. In the Jakubowicz et al. 2013 trial published in Clinical Science, women with PCOS who front-loaded calories to breakfast reduced fasting insulin by 56% and increased ovulation rates 50%, with no change in total calories. Front-loading works because insulin sensitivity is highest in the morning and lowest at night.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chorizo and Potato Egg Custard with New Mexican Chile Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chorizo and Potato Egg Custard with New Mexican Chile Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Breakfast with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. 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 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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