Vegetarian Baked Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup gluten-free vegetable broth
- ¼ cup no salt added ketchup
- ¼ cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free lower sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Pour into prepared baking pan. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until thickened.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Be sure all ingredients you are using 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 Vegetarian Baked Beans contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Vegetarian Baked Beans 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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