Huevos Rancheros with Pinto Beans, Brown Rice and Chicken Sausage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 links (3 oz each) chorizo or other spicy fully cooked chicken sausage, diced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, deveined and minced
- 1 cup cooked pinto beans (see Note)
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (see Note)
- 2 eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 1/16 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
Instructions
- Spray a medium nonstick sauté pan with cooking spray over medium heat. Add sausage, onion and jalapeño pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and broth. Simmer until the broth is absorbed, about 8-9 minutes
- Stir in brown rice and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, salt, pepper and cold water.
- Add cooking spray to another nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Scramble eggs until just set.
- To serve, scoop 1 cup of sausage mixture into a bowl and top with 1/3 cup scrambled eggs and 1 Tbsp crumbled cheese.
- Chef Tip: You can make the sausage mixture ahead of time and scramble eggs to order for breakfast.
- Bulk Cooking Dry Pinto Beans:
- Add 1 lb (16 oz) dry pinto beans to a large pot of boiling water (at least 6 cups of water). Boil rapidly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse beans. Add 6 fresh cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for one hour or until the beans are soft but not split. Makes 5 cups cooked beans. These beans can be used in any recipe calling for cooked or canned beans. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days or package in freezer bags in one cup increments for up to 6 months.
- Bulk Cooking Brown Rice:
- Add 1 lb (16 oz) of long grain (not instant) brown rice to a large soup pot with 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Makes 10 cups cooked brown rice. This rice can be used in any recipe calling for cooked brown rice. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days or package in freezer bags in one cup increments for up to 6 months.
- Choices: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 2 Lean Protein, 1 Fat
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 Huevos Rancheros with Pinto Beans, Brown Rice and Chicken Sausage contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Brown rice: Provides magnesium and B vitamins important for PCOS management
- Feta: Provides calcium important for bone health in PCOS
- 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and 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 Huevos Rancheros with Pinto Beans, Brown Rice and Chicken Sausage 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.
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