Vegetarian Boca Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Vegetarian Boca Chili
Prep: 26 min
Cook: 7 min
Servings: 4
Soup

Nutrition per Serving

191 Calories
18.04g Protein
34.76g Carbs
1.24g Fat
A low fat tasty meatless chili.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups meatless burger
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium green pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 3/4 cups dark red kidney beans
  • 1 3/4 cups diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tbsps chili powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2/3 second olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Spray cooking spray, like Pam on skillet.
  2. Cook the onion, green pepper, and garlic until brown.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 7 minutes.

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 Vegetarian Boca Chili contribute to your health goals:

  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Vegetarian Boca Chili 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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