Roasted Pepper, Almond and Cilantro Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- One 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon hot or sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup coarsely ground blanched almonds (4 ounces)
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the peppers with the cilantro, tomato paste, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, paprika, chili powder and cayenne and pulse until the peppers and cilantro are finely chopped. Scrape down the side of the bowl and process until smooth. Add the almonds and pulse until combined. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and serve
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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