Navy Beans with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Navy Beans with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 594 calories, 23.74g protein, and 116.84g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (15.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tsps chili powder
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 15 oz navy beans
- 1 cup brown rice
Instructions
- If using minute rice, boil 1 cup of water.
- Add in rice, 1 can navy beans, chili powder and cajun seasoning.
- Return to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Take off heat, stir, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- If not using instant rice, cook the rice, chili powder, and cajun seasoning, add the beans for the last 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Note: you can add green and red peppers, onions, and many other ingredients to this recipe.
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 Navy Beans with Brown Rice contribute to your health goals:
- Brown rice: Provides magnesium and B vitamins important for PCOS management
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. 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 Navy Beans with Brown Rice 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.
Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Navy Beans with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 594 calories per serving with 23.74g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 15.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 594 calories, 23.74g protein (16%), 116.84g carbs, 4.1g fat. Plus 15.1g 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 Dinner. At 594 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 2 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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