One Pot Black-eyed Peas and Kale - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 g bay leaf (whole leaves)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 lbs kale, cut in small pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 seeded jalapeno pepper, minced
- 6 cups cold water
- 16 oz dry black-eyed peas
Instructions
- Rinse peas, sorting through and removing any damaged peas and debris.
- In large pot, combine peas, cold water and jalapeno pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small skillet, heat sauté (without oil) the onion and garlic about 5 minutes; stir into peas.
- Add salt (if desired) and bay leaf.
- Place kale on top of peas; cook 15 additional minutes.
- Add pepper sauce; stir to combine peas and kale. Cook 5 additional minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
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 One Pot Black-eyed Peas and Kale contribute to your health goals:
- Kale: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress associated with PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and 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 One Pot Black-eyed Peas and Kale 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.
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