Vegetable Chili Pot - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Vegetable Chili Pot
Prep: 26 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 9
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

457 Calories
25.87g Protein
81.56g Carbs
4.79g Fat
A quick and easy vegetarian chili.

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

  1. Heat cooking oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven on medium-high.
  2. Add onions, mushrooms and green pepper.
  3. Cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened.
  4. Add remaining ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil.
  5. 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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