Vegan Black Bean Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Vegan Black Bean Chili is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 260 calories, 6.08g protein, and 31.45g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (7.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onions turn clear, about 5 minutes.
- Carefully add tomato sauce and black beans and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add spices and stir to combine well.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Vegan Black Bean Chili recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 260 calories per serving with 6.08g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 260 calories, 6.08g protein (9%), 31.45g carbs, 13.34g fat. Plus 7.8g 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 260 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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