Colorado Green Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dinner

This Colorado Green Chili is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Cheryl Slocum A panful of char-roasted fresh green peppers gives Colorado chili its distinctive hue. You can sub sweet green bell peppers for Cubanelles if you prefer. Look for masa harina--the traditional thickener in this chili--in the superm

Ingredients

6 large Cubanelle or green bell peppers (about 1 1/3 pounds)
4 large poblano chiles (about 1 pound)
3 red Fresno chiles
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 (2 1/4-pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups chopped yellow onion
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro stems
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 large tomatillos, finely chopped
3 tablespoons masa harina
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Preheat broiler to high.
Combine first 3 ingredients on a foil-lined jelly-roll pan; broil 20 minutes or until charred on all sides, turning after 10 minutes. Wrap peppers in foil; let stand 10 minutes. Peel peppers; discard peels, stems, and seeds. Chop peppers; set aside.
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add one-third of pork to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until browned. Remove pork from pan. Repeat procedure twice with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and pork.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cilantro stems, chili powder, oregano, and cumin; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in stock; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in peppers, sugar, salt, and tomatillos. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir in masa harina; cook 20 minutes or until chili thickens and pork is very tender. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colorado Green Chili good for PCOS?

Yes, this Colorado Green 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 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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