Grilled Artichokes with Honey-Chile Dipping Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 medium artichokes
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chile sauce, such as Heinz
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Cut 1/2 inch off the top of the artichokes. Then cut each artichoke in half vertically. Using scissors, trim the leaves of pointy ends. Carefully cut out and discard the fuzzy chokes in the center of each half. Rub the artichokes with lemon.
- Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer rack. Add the artichokes, cover, and steam until tender, about 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool.
- In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, chile sauce, honey, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
- Brush the steamed artichokes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, cut-side down, until nicely charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with the dipping sauce.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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