Chile-Thyme Spice Mix - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed
- 4 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- Ingredient Info: Chiles de árbol are available at better supermarkets and at Latin markets.
Instructions
- Pulse chiles in a spice grinder until coarsely ground. Transfer ground chiles to a small bowl and add salt. Scatter lemon zest on a 6x6" piece of parchment paper and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add thyme to parchment and microwave until dry, about 1 minute 30 seconds (time will vary). Let cool and lightly crush zest and thyme; combine with ground chiles and salt. DO AHEAD: Spice mix may be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
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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