Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chef John Watch how to make this classic Southern New Year’s Day specialty.

Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 pound pork neck bones
3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 cups cold water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces smoked ham, diced
1 bunch kale, ribs removed and leaves torn into pieces

Instructions

Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and set aside.
Cook pork necks and bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Stir in onion, celery, and carrot; cook and stir until softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
Pour cold water and black-eyed peas into pork mixture; increase heat to high.
Stir in bay leaf, thyme, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and salt. Simmer uncovered until beans are tender, about 40 minutes.
Remove neck bones from mixture; separate any meat from bones, return meat to Dutch oven, and discard bones.
Stir in diced ham and kale; cook until greens are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over rice.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens good for PCOS?

Yes, this Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens 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 8 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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