Calico Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Calico Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 263 calories, 15.45g protein, and 26.33g carbs per serving. Ready in 90 minutes. High in fiber (4.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tbsps dried mustard
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 16 oz bacon, crumbled
- 28 oz pork and beans
- 15 oz kidney beans
- 15 oz butter beans
- 15 oz lima beans
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 16 oz lean ground beef
Instructions
- Cook bacon in microwave, drain or cook on paper towels, let sit to get crispy.
- Fry beef and onion together and drain.
- Mix sugar, mustard, garlic and vinegar in bowl.
- Drain and rinse all beans, except the pork and beans, keep the sauce.
- Combine the beans, meat, bacon and onions. Pour sauce over and combine well.
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 1 hour, uncovered for 1st half hour, covered for last half hour.
- Note: you can add about 1/2 teaspoon of 5 spice powder as you brown the beef and about the same into the sauce mixture.
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 Calico Beans contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
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. 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 Calico Beans 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Calico Beans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 263 calories per serving with 15.45g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 90 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 24 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 263 calories, 15.45g protein (23%), 26.33g carbs, 10.79g fat. Plus 4.7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 263 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 24 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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