Black Bean and Walnut Burgers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Black Bean and Walnut Burgers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by ademuri Hearty and nutty, these black bean burgers are sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground cinnamon
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup minced onion
1 Fresno chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 small crimini mushroom, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Process walnuts in a food processor until you have a coarse powder; add oats, flax seeds, cumin, paprika, salt, and ground cinnamon and process again until the oats are ground into a coarse powder. Put black beans and sweet potato into the processor bowl; process until smooth and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Stir egg, onion, Fresno chile, crimini mushroom, garlic, and soy sauce into the black bean mixture until smoothly integrated; shape into 6 patties.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry patties in oil until a deep-brown crust forms, about 5 minutes per side.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Nuts, Walnuts.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Nuts are...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Bean and Walnut Burgers good for PCOS?

Yes, this Black Bean and Walnut Burgers 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 6 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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