Peach and Black Bean Salsa with Chips - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime (2 Tbsp)
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, with some seeds, minced
- 1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp unrefined peanut or flaxseed oil
- 1 large fresh peach, pitted and finely diced
- 3 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, gently rinsed and drained (1 1/2 cups)
- 48 blue corn or sweet potato tortilla chips
Instructions
- Add the lime juice, jalapeno, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl. Whisk in the oil until well combined. Stir in the peach, scallions and oregano until combined. Stir in the beans and adjust seasoning.
- Arrange the tortilla chips on a platter around a bowl of the salsa, and serve at room temperature. Alternatively, serve individual portions of salsa with the chips.
- Exchanges/Choices: 1 1/2 Starch, 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 Peach and Black Bean Salsa with Chips contribute to your health goals:
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Sweet potato: Has a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes, supporting blood sugar control
- Flaxseed: Contain lignans that may help reduce androgen levels 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 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 Peach and Black Bean Salsa with Chips 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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