Smoky White Bean Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 46 1/2 oz great northern beans
- 15 1/2 oz cannellini beans
- 15 1/2 oz navy beans
- 15 1/2 oz diced tomatoes & green chilies
- 1 tbsp minced onions
- 14 oz turkey smoked sausage
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 3 cups beef stock
Instructions
- Cut the sausage into 1/2" pieces. Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam. Saute the sausage just until browned.
- Meanwhile drain and rinse all the beans.
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low setting for about 4 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 Smoky White Bean Chili contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 Smoky White Bean Chili 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.
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