Low-Carb Spanish beans with chicken & chorizo
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This Low-Carb Spanish beans with chicken & chorizo is a wholesome, nutrient-dense recipe designed to fit seamlessly into your intermittent fasting eating window. Carefully crafted to maintain steady insulin levels, support metabolic autophagy, and provide lasting satiety, it contains only 310 kcal per serving.
Ingredients
- 300g Pinto Beans
- 1 chopped Onion
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- Sprigs of fresh Thyme
- Pinch Bay Leaves
- Bunch Parsley
- 4 Chicken Thighs
- 250g Jersey Royal radishes or cauliflower
- 250g Chorizo
- 100g Spinach
Instructions
- Soak the beans for at least 4 hrs or overnight in a large bowl with plenty of water to cover
- Next day, rinse and drain, then put in a large heavy based pan with the onion, paprika, herb bundle and chicken
- Pour over enough water or stock to cover, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 mins
- Remove the chicken to a plate, then add the radishes or cauliflower and chorizo to the pan
- Continue cooking for 30 mins until the beans and radishes or cauliflower are tender
- Discard the skin and bones from the chicken and tear into large chunks
📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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- New England Journal of Medicine (2019): de Cabo R, Mattson MP. Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease. N Engl J Med. 381(26):2541-2551. PubMed 31881139 • DOI
- Cell Metabolism (2014): Levine ME, Suarez JA, Brandhorst S, et al. Low Protein Intake and Periodic Fasting Promote Longevity and Autophagy. Cell Metab. 19(3):407-417. PubMed 24606898 • DOI
- Obesity (Silver Spring, 2018): Anton SD, Moehl K, Donahoo WT, et al. Flipping the Metabolic Switch: Understanding and Applying Health Benefits of Fasting. Obesity. 26(2):254-268. PubMed 29086496 • DOI
- Annual Review of Nutrition (2017): Patterson RE, Sears DD. Metabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting. Annu Rev Nutr. 37:371-393. PubMed 28715993 • DOI
- Autophagy (2010): Alirezaei M, Kemball CC, Flynn CT, et al. Short-term fasting induces profound neuronal and systemic autophagy. Autophagy. 6(6):702-710. PubMed 20534972 • DOI
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