Green Tomato Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tsps salt
- 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 cups green tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups chopped red pepper
- 1 cup jalapenos, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large sauce pan.
- Bring to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour into hot jars and seal in a 30 minute hot water bath.
- Note: enjoy with nachos or hotdogs, or wherever else you use salsa.
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 Green Tomato Salsa contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 Green Tomato Salsa 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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