As you near your menstrual phase, your body begins to slow down and crave comfort. This pumpkin chili is the perfect meal for the luteal phase, as your body craves grounding foods that are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Pumpkin puree is high in beta-carotene, which is great for supporting gut health and fighting the bloat that is associated with menstruation. The yellow onion is a secret weapon, as it helps process excess hormones and prevent estrogen dominance (which is what causes PMS). The garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, and chicken broth all help reduce inflammation as well, making this the perfect, nourishing dish.
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
1 diced yellow onion
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves of chopped garlic
½ can of organic pumpkin puree
2 diced organic bell peppers
1 lb of ground beef
2 tbsp organic tomato paste
2 cans of organic fire roasted tomatoes
3 cups of organic chicken broth
2 cans of organic black beans
Pinch of sea salt
1 ½ tbsp chili powder (I like to make it spicy, so I add more)
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp pumpkin spice
Recipe:
In a large pot, bring extra virgin olive oil to a simmer. Then add the yellow onion and garlic. Stir until fragrant and then add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander powder, and pumpkin spice.
Add in the ground beef and stir.
Once cooked, add the tomato paste, fire roasted tomatoes, bell peppers, and chicken broth. Stir.
Bring to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes.
Add the pumpkin puree and black beans and cover again for another 15 minutes.
Add sea salt to taste and best served warm (I love to sprinkle some freshly grated parmesan and put sliced avocado on top).
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