Toasted Sesame Oil and Ginger Bell Peppers with Chili and Black Sesame Seeds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Toasted Sesame Oil and Ginger Bell Peppers with Chili and Black Sesame Seeds
Servings: 6
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Rori Trovato Spice it up! Ginger, chili, and toasted sesame oil enliven bell peppers.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 Yellow bell peppers
  • 1 piece fresh ginger
  • 2 medium cloves garlic
  • 1 bird chili seeded and minced (1 tbsp. minced jalapeño may be substituted)
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • 1 tbsp. black sesame seeds (toasted sesame seeds may be substituted)

Instructions

  1. In a large sauté pan or a wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add green, red, and yellow bell peppers and stir frequently so as not to burn. Cook until soft and slightly brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and bird chili. Continue cooking for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, then remove from heat.
  2. Add toasted sesame oil and toss well. If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a serving bowl and top with sesame seeds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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