Grandma Gwen's Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Grandma Gwen's Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Liz Matthews, Fullerton, California 2012 Side Dish Smackdown Winner: Best Baked BeansThis baked bean recipe features four types of canned beans baked in a mixture of brown sugar, mustard, vinegar and bacon.

Ingredients

1 (1-lb.) package bacon slices
4 medium-size yellow onions, sliced
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (16-oz.) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-oz.) can lima beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16-oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28-oz.) can baked beans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. Cook bacon, in batches, in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving desired amount of drippings in skillet. (We reserved about 3 Tbsp.) Crumble bacon.
Sauté onions in hot drippings over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until onions are tender. Add brown sugar and next 4 ingredients. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Combine butter beans, next 3 ingredients, bacon, and onion mixture in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Bake at 350 ° for 1 hour.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grandma Gwen's Beans good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grandma Gwen's Beans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 10 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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