Smoky White Bean Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Smoky White Bean Chili
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 240 min
Servings: 10
Soup

Nutrition per Serving

234 Calories
18.2g Protein
35.15g Carbs
3.86g Fat
A slow cooker recipe that uses sausage instead of chicken, just for something different.

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

  1. Cut the sausage into 1/2" pieces. Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam. Saute the sausage just until browned.
  2. Meanwhile drain and rinse all the beans.
  3. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
  4. 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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