Lima Bean Dip (Salsa di Fagioli) Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Joshua Haynes
Fava beans are traditional in this hummuslike dip. Use them, if you find them, in place of the lima beans. Serve with raw vegetables for dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen baby lima beans
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 garlic clove
Instructions
- Cook beans in boiling water 10 minutes or until very tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
- Place sesame seeds in a blender; process until finely ground. Add juice and remaining ingredients; process until blended. Add beans and 1/2 cup reserved liquid; process until almost smooth, scraping sides of blender occasionally.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Lemon.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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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