PCOS Friendly Veggie Burger - Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 60 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Friendly Veggie Burger - Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 75 minutes. High in fiber (15g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

15g Protein

45g Carbs

10g Fat

This recipe includes a grocery list of sweet potato, black beans, quinoa, onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and whole grain buns. The main ingredients have a low to medium GI, making it suitable for PCOS.

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato (200g)
1 can black beans (15 oz)
1/2 cup quinoa (85g)
1/2 medium onion (50g)
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
4 whole grain burger buns

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
Bake the sweet potato for 45 minutes until soft.
Cook quinoa as per package instructions.
Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
In a bowl, mash black beans and sweet potato.
Add cooked quinoa, sautéed onion and garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Form into patties and cook in a pan with olive oil for 5 minutes each side.
Serve on whole grain buns.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS such as fiber, protein, and healthy fats. The black beans and quinoa are low GI foods that help regulate blood sugar levels. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A and C, which are powerful antioxidants. This recipe is not only delicious but also empowering, giving you control over your diet and health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Friendly Veggie Burger - Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Friendly Veggie Burger - Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 15g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Friendly Veggie Burger - Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers?

This recipe takes about 75 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 45g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 15g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 2 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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