Sausage, White Beans, and Kale on Cheesy Polenta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Sausage, White Beans, and Kale on Cheesy Polenta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Frank P. Melodia Polenta is a comforting, stick-to-your-ribs Italian staple — when mixed with gooey cheese and topped with a hearty mix of sausage, white beans, and leafy green kale, it quickly becomes a filling family meal.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion
3 clove pre-peeled garlic
1 bag ready-to-cook cut kale
1 c. reduced-sodium chicken stock
1/2 bulb fennel
1 can cannellini beans
1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 lb. fully cooked Italian-style chicken sausage
2 c. milk
2 c. water
3/4 c. quick-cooking polenta
1 c. shredded Italian cheese blend

Instructions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes, until translucent. Stir in kale and chicken stock, cover pot, and cook 5 minutes, until wilted. Uncover and stir in fennel, beans, tomatoes, red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Continue to cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, brown sausages in a small nonstick skillet or grill them on a grill pan until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
While sausages brown, bring milk, water, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of the salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat; gradually stir in polenta. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until it melts.
Cut sausages diagonally into thirds. Spoon polenta onto plates; top with kale mixture and sausages.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sausage, White Beans, and Kale on Cheesy Polenta good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sausage, White Beans, and Kale on Cheesy Polenta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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