This Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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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.
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Cook pork necks and bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in onion, celery, and carrot; cook and stir until softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Pour cold water and black-eyed peas into pork mixture; increase heat to high.
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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.
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Stir in tomatoes and salt. Simmer uncovered until beans are tender, about 40 minutes.
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Remove neck bones from mixture; separate any meat from bones, return meat to Dutch oven, and discard bones.
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Stir in diced ham and kale; cook until greens are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over rice.
Why this Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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
Yes, this Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 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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