Pepper Bacon Green Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pepper Bacon Green Beans
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 8
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

88 Calories
2.78g Protein
5.53g Carbs
6.46g Fat
Candy-like, green beans.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb pepper bacon
  • 4 cups green beans, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped red onion

Instructions

  1. In a hot skillet, add the chopped pepper bacon.
  2. Stir frequently, until nearly done / crisp, about 2 minutes prior to being done. Drain most of the grease off.
  3. Add the chopped red onion. Stir frequently until onions are turning clear.
  4. Then add the chopped green beans, stir in well and cover for about a minute or two, stir again, and repeat until they are "aldente" or bright green and still a bit of crunch left in them.
  5. Plate them up for a nice, tasty lunch, a great side or even for dinner!

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 Pepper Bacon Green Beans contribute to your health goals:

  • Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation

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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Pepper Bacon Green 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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