Tuscan Beans with Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuscan Beans with Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 c. dried Great Northern beans
- 2 chicken-broth cubes
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. dried sage
- 1 1/4 lb. butternut squash, peeled
- 8 oz. sweet Italian turkey sausage
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- Spinach & Red Cabbage Salad (recipe follows)
Instructions
- Put beans in a 4-qt pot; add water to cover by 3 in. Bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes. Take off heat, cover; soak 1 hour.
- Drain beans, rinse; return to pot. Add 4 cups water, broth cubes, garlic, salt, thyme and sage. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender, adding squash 15 minutes before beans are done.
- Meanwhile, cook sausage in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, breaking up chunks, 5 minutes. Stir into beans. Serve sprinkled with bell pepper; accompany with spinach and cabbage salad. Spinach & Red Cabbage Salad Tear 8 oz spinach leaves bite-size; shred 8 oz red cabbage (4 1/2 cups). Place in large bowl. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in skillet. Add 1/2 thinly sliced red onion; sauté 5 minutes until golden. Add to bowl. Take skillet off heat and stir in 3 Tbsp cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp brown mustard and 1 tsp e
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tuscan Beans with Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad 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.
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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