Calico Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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