Red Beans & Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 3 medium slices bacon
- 3 tbsps sugar
- 1/2 medium bell pepper
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 10 oz turkey breast
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 2 cups red beans
Instructions
- Soak the beans for at least 4 hours to remove gasses and hydrate the beans. Then cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until softened.
- Cube bacon and cook in large skillet until begins to brown, then add turkey (precooked).
- Add onion, pepper, jalapeno, and garlic and sauté until pepper and onions are softened.
- Stir in vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, and pepper and heat to simmering.
- Stir in cooked beans and stir until warm.
- Serve over rice.
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 Red Beans & Rice contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels 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, 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 Red Beans & Rice 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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