Quick Lemon Hummus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Art Smith
Hummus is most commonly thought of as a dip, but it's so much more. Use it as a sandwich spread (try it with cucumbers, sprouts and sliced tomatoes on whole wheat bread) or as a sauce for grilled lamb. It's pretty great with firm whit
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 3 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and ground hot red pepper (cayenne)
Instructions
- Combine the garbanzo beans, peanut butter, lemon juice and zest, cumin, and garlic in a food processor. With the machine running, add the oil. Add enough of the reserved bean liquid to make a smooth, fluffy puree. Season with salt and red pepper. (The hummus can be prepared up to 5 days ahead, covered and refrigerated.)
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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