Schmaltz-Refried Pinto Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Schmaltz-Refried Pinto Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chris Morocco Most store-bought lard (the traditional fat in refried beans) is nearly flavorless, unlike chicken fat, which is delicious and readily available.

Ingredients

3 ounces slab bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 dried chile de árbol, seeds removed, crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup schmaltz (chicken fat)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or more)

Instructions

Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat, turning often, until browned and lightly crisped, 8 –10 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8 –10 minutes. Add chile de árbol and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beans and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed to keep beans just covered, until beans are tender and beginning to fall apart, 1 1/2 –2 hours. Season with salt and pepper and let sit 30 minutes to absorb seasoning.
Heat schmaltz in a pot or skillet over medium. Add beans and their cooking liquid and cook, mashing with a potato masher, until beans are nearly smooth and very thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and more vinegar, if desired. Thin with water if needed to loosen just before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schmaltz-Refried Pinto Beans good for PCOS?

Yes, this Schmaltz-Refried Pinto Beans 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 8 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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