Chips & Crisps: Rosemary & Garlic Eggplant Chips - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Olive oil is a key Mediterranean diet ingredient rich in polyphenols. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your snack.
Ingredients
- 2 average eggplants (500g / 17.6 oz)
- 3 tbsp ghee, butter (melted) or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh (or dried) rosemary
- salt to taste (I used pink Himalayan)
Instructions
- Slice the eggplants into about 1/2 cm / 1/4 inch pieces with a knife. I sliced them slightly diagonally to get them as big as possible (they will shrink a lot).
- Lay the eggplant in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with baking foil or parchment paper and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for up to an hour to leach out water before baking. Use a paper towel to tap on each slice and remove any excessive water.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F / 175 C. In a small bowl, mix the melted ghee (butter or extra virgin olive oil), chopped rosemary and mashed garlic.
- Brush each slice from both sides with the oil mixture, add more salt if needed and place in the oven for 20-30 minutes. You may need to remove some of the eggplant at a time depending on the thickness of each slice and also on distribution of heat in your oven.
- Remove from the oven and eat soon. Like other vegetable chips, eggplant chips tend to get soggy if you leave them for too long. If that happens, just add them back to the oven for a couple of minutes. ENJOY!
- Suggestion: You can try eggplant chips with simple creamy dip. You will need 1 cup of sour cream (240g / 8.5 oz) and 1 medium spring onion, thinly chopped. 1 serving: 1/4 cup of creamy dip will add about 1.9g of net carbs.
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 Chips & Crisps: Rosemary & Garlic Eggplant Chips contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Chips & Crisps: Rosemary & Garlic Eggplant Chips 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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