Vegetable and Bean Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Vegetable and Bean Chili is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

With some warm corn bread, this chili is a meal in itself. You wouldn't know there was chocolate in the recipe, but it adds a subtle depth of flavor to the dish.

Ingredients

2 large onions (1 pound), coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 fresh jalapeño chile, finely chopped (including seeds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
28-ounce can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped, with juice
2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped semisweet chocolate
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Sauté onions, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice and zucchini and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Stir in beans and chocolate and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vegetable and Bean Chili good for PCOS?

Yes, this Vegetable and Bean Chili recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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 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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