Salsa Verde (Green Salsa) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsps salt
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 12 medium tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed & quartered
- 5 serrano peppers, cut into thirds
Instructions
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse in lukewarm water.
- In a microwave safe container, add the tomatillos, serrano peppers, and onions. Cover with paper towel and cook on high for 7-8 minutes. Remove from microwave and let cool slightly.
- After cooking in microwave, transfer the tomatillo mixture to the blender, add the garlic, cilantro, salt and lime juice. Blend on high for just a few seconds.
- Taste for salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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 Salsa Verde (Green Salsa) contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 Salsa Verde (Green 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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