Vegan Black Bean Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Vegan Black Bean Chili
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 4
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

260 Calories
6.08g Protein
31.45g Carbs
13.34g Fat
A delicious, easy meatless chili that can be made in about 30 minutes, tops.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 2 cups low sodium tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onions turn clear, about 5 minutes.
  2. Carefully add tomato sauce and black beans and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  3. Add spices and stir to combine well.
  4. Cover and allow to simmer at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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 Vegan Black Bean Chili contribute to your health goals:

  • Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Vegan Black Bean Chili 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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