Mexican Chorizo and Turkey Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mexican Chorizo and Turkey Chili is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 1 pound Mexican chorizo, cut from casings
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander (a palmful)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin (a scant palmful)
- One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 pound cooked, diced turkey breast
- 2 to 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons pureed chipotles in adobo
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal or quick-cooking polenta
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Chili-flavored tortilla chips or Fritos, for topping
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chorizo, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Add the garlic, onions and peppers and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the coriander, cumin and tomatoes, followed by the turkey, stock, chipotles, cornmeal and honey. Simmer over low heat to thicken, 45 minutes. Top with the chips, and serve with a lime wedge alongside.
- Cook's Note: Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, reheating over medium heat.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mexican Chorizo and Turkey Chili recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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