Quickie Cincinnati Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Quickie Cincinnati Chili is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Taking the guilt out of this comfort food by using lean ground beef and multi-grain pasta allows you to enjoy every spicy bite.

Ingredients

12 oz. multigrain spaghetti
2 tsp. vegetable oil
12 oz. ground beef sirloin
1 small onion
2 clove garlic
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 c. Cheddar cheese
3 green onions

Instructions

Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Cook spaghetti as label directs.
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat oil on medium-high. Add beef, onion, and garlic. Cook 2 minutes, stirring and breaking up beef with wooden spoon. Add chili powder, cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring. Add tomatoes.
Heat to simmering. Simmer 8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in beans. Simmer 2 minutes or until beans are heated through.
Drain spaghetti. Divide among 4 serving plates. Top with chili, Cheddar, and green onions.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quickie Cincinnati Chili good for PCOS?

Yes, this Quickie Cincinnati Chili recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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 4 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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