Bean & Cheese Burrito - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bean & Cheese Burrito is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 285 calories, 15g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 12 minutes. High in fiber (7.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fat free refried beans
- 1 whole wheat tortilla
- 1 1/4 cups mixed lettuce
- 6 slices peperoncini
- 1 slice colby jack cheese
- 1/2 tbsp red taco sauce
Instructions
- Heat refried beans as directed on back of can.
- Heat tortilla in microwave or in a skillet with no calorie non-stick spray.
- Put beans on tortilla, followed by lettuce, cheese, peperoncinis and taco sauce.
- Wrap and enjoy.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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. 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 Bean & Cheese Burrito 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bean & Cheese Burrito recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 285 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 12 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes.
Per serving: 285 calories, 15g protein (21%), 30g carbs, 13g fat. Plus 7.5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 285 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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