Spicy Vegetarian Chili II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spicy Vegetarian Chili II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 640 calories, 38.69g protein, and 117.21g carbs per serving. Ready in 46 minutes. High in fiber (32.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cubes vegetable boullion
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 medium sweet onion
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 32 oz vegetarian refried beans
- 32 oz black beans
- 32 oz light red kidney beans
- 1 can corn
- 16 oz hot salsa
Instructions
- Chop pepper (remove seeds and membrane) and chop the 1/2 onion.
- Simmer in a big deep skillet with the 2 cups of water and 2 vegetable bouillon cubes.
- When onions are getting translucent, add all the beans and corn and a further cup of water. Cook on low heat for about half an hour.
- Move to a crockpot, add the hot salsa (like Old Dutch brand), stir to combine, turn crockpot to low.
- Season to taste with black pepper, seasoning salt and a few shakes of cinnamon is good.
- Continue to cook in crockpot for at least a couple more hours.
- Ready when you are!
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Spicy Vegetarian Chili II contribute to your health goals:
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Spicy Vegetarian Chili II can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spicy Vegetarian Chili II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 640 calories per serving with 38.69g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 32.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 46 minutes total. Prep time is 21 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 640 calories, 38.69g protein (24%), 117.21g carbs, 3.96g fat. Plus 32.3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Soup. At 640 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. 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 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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