Beef, Black Bean, and Corn Nachos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Susan Richardson, Edina, MN
Susan Richardson of Edina, Minnesota, writes: "My mother worked full-time when I was growing up, so as the oldest daughter in a family of six children, I did a lot of cooking. From the time I was seven years old, my
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained
- 1 16-ounce package frozen corn, thawed
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Tortilla chips
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is very tender, about 8 minutes. Add beef and sauté until brown, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, and sugar; stir 30 seconds. Add beans, corn, and tomato sauce. Cover; simmer until beef is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Line 8 serving bowls with tortilla chips. Spoon beef mixture over chips. Top with cheese and sour cream.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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