Healthy Taco Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce can fat-free refried beans, put in bowl and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ avocados, mashed
- 1/3 cup jarred salsa
- 1 large tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup 2% milk Mexican shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix together refried beans, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder.
- Spread the refried beans evenly on a medium serving platter. Spread mashed avocados evenly over beans.
- Spread the salsa evenly over top of avocados. Top with tomatoes, shredded lettuce and shredded cheese on top.
- Serve the dip with your choice of baked tortilla chips, black bean chips or jicama slices. If you follow a gluten-free diet, make sure tortilla chips are unseasoned and gluten-free.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all your ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be gluten-free.
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 Healthy Taco Dip contribute to your health goals:
- Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Healthy Taco Dip 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: Romaine Lettuce.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.
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