Vegetable Chili Pot - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup whole kernel corn
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp red or cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups pieces or slices mushrooms
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 14 oz canned stewed tomatoes
- 19 oz canned black beans
- 14 oz canned red kidney beans
Instructions
- Heat cooking oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven on medium-high.
- Add onions, mushrooms and green pepper.
- Cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened.
- Add remaining ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
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 Vegetable Chili Pot contribute to your health goals:
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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. This recipe excels in providing nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Vegetable Chili Pot 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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