Homemade Chili II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Homemade Chili II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 302 calories, 21.53g protein, and 31.51g carbs per serving. Ready in 270 minutes. High in fiber (10.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 7 cups organic diced tomatoes
- 3 1/2 cups kidney beans
- 3 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 3/4 cups black beans
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 3 medium celery stalks, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsps leaves basil
- 2 tbsps chili powder
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 oz sweet onions, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 21 oz ground beef
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and drain fat.
- Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Stir to mix ingredients.
- Cook at high for 1 hour and turn down too low for 3 hours.
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 Homemade Chili II contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
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 Homemade Chili II 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: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Homemade Chili II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 302 calories per serving with 21.53g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 270 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 240 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 302 calories, 21.53g protein (29%), 31.51g carbs, 10.29g fat. Plus 10.6g 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 302 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 10 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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