Shot Glass Apps: Gazpacho - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the tomato juice, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, basil, sugar, tarragon, green onions, cucumbers, garlic, onions and bell peppers and blend until well combined but still slightly chunky. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Spoon the gazpacho into shot glasses and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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