Polenta with Cabbage, Beans, and Bacon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Polenta with Cabbage, Beans, and Bacon is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 medium green cabbage, sliced thin (about 5 cups)
- 1 1/2 cup drained borlotto beans or pinto beans, picked over (procedure follows)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In a heavy kettle cook bacon over moderate heat until brown. Increase heat to moderately high and add onion and cabbage with salt to taste. Sauté mixture, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften and begin to brown.
- Add beans and water and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in cornmeal with salt to taste in a thin stream, stirring constantly, and cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until polenta is thick and pulls away from side of kettle, about 40 minutes. Stir in oil.
- Serve polenta sprinkled with Parmesan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Polenta with Cabbage, Beans, and Bacon recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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