Charro Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Charro Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds dried pinto beans, picked over and rinsed
- 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 pound thickly sliced bacon, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 16 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 large jalapeños—halved, stemmed and seeded
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 large bay leaves
- Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover the beans with water and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let the beans soak for 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse the beans and return them to the pot. Add the broth, bacon, garlic, jalapeños, thyme, oregano, bay leaves and 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat until the beans are very tender, 2 hours and 30 minutes. Discard the jalapeños and bay leaves. Pick out and mash the garlic cloves, then stir them back into the beans. Season the beans with salt and pepper and serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Charro Beans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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