Tamale Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tamale Pie
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
25g Protein
30g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: Ground turkey, cornmeal, low-fat milk, egg, low-sodium black beans, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, low-fat cheese. This recipe uses low-GI ingredients like beans and tomatoes, and lean protein from turkey.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (453.6 g)
  • 1 cup cornmeal (120 g)
  • 1 cup low-fat milk (240 ml)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 can low-sodium black beans (15 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (113 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground turkey, bell pepper, onion, and garlic until turkey is browned.
  3. Stir in beans, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, milk, and egg. Spread half of this mixture into a baking dish.
  5. Layer with turkey mixture, then remaining cornmeal mixture.
  6. Top with cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
This PCOS-friendly Tamale Pie is a delicious and satisfying meal that's easy to prepare. It's packed with lean protein from turkey and fiber from beans, both of which are important for managing PCOS. The low-GI ingredients help regulate blood sugar levels, providing a sense of control and optimism. This recipe is a great way to add variety to your meal plan while supporting your health goals.

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