Green Curry Paste - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 lemongrass stalks, tough outer layers removed
- 8 ounces serrano chiles (12 –15), seeds removed
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 (3-inch) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
- 1 (2-inch) piece turmeric, peeled, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried turmeric
- 1 kaffir lime leaf, very finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Finely grate bottom third of lemongrass into a blender or food processor; discard remaining lemongrass (or save for making stock). Add chiles, shallot, garlic, ginger, turmeric, kaffir lime leaf (if using), coriander, cumin, salt, and sugar; blend or process until smooth.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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