Mexican Black Bean Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mexican Black Bean Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 170 calories, 20g protein, and 15g carbs per serving. Ready in 37 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 pound skinless, boneless, chicken breast, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon Adobo seasoning (such as Goya); divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 40 ounces fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 14.5-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray. Add oil and onion and sauté over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until clear.
- Add chicken and season with ¼ teaspoon Adobo seasoning and pepper. Cook chicken until slightly brown, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients (including the other ¼ teaspoon Adobo seasoning). Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: You can purchase gluten-free chicken broth and verify the spices and beans are gluten-free and this dish 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 Mexican Black Bean Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 Mexican Black Bean Soup 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: Chicken Breast.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mexican Black Bean Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 170 calories per serving with 20g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 37 minutes total. Prep time is 22 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 7 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 170 calories, 20g protein (47%), 15g carbs, 3.5g fat. Plus 5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 170 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 7 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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