Pioneer Woman’s Classic Hummus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 3 cans (14.5 Oz.) Garbanzo Beans, Rinsed And Drained
- 1/3 cup Plus 1 Tablespoon Tahini
- 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped, Or More To Taste
- 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin, Or More To Taste
- Salt To Taste
- Fresh Basil Or Italian Parsley
- 3 Tablespoons To 5 Tablespoons Cold Water
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas with all ingredients, except water and olive oil, in a blender or food processor.
- Pulse until mixture becomes somewhat smooth and combined, but do not over mix.
- Add water as necessary to facilitate blending. At the end, add olive oil and pulse no more than three times, just to incorporate.
- Pour mixture into a bowl and stir to ensure mixture is combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days in the fridge.
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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