Crab Toasts with Spicy Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Crab Toasts with Spicy Yogurt is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces crabmeat
- 2 thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices oiled toasted country-style bread
Instructions
- Whisk 3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon gochugaru or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl; season with salt. Combine 8 ounces crabmeat, 2 thinly sliced scallions, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds in a medium bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
- Spread spicy yogurt on 4 slices oiled toasted country-style bread and top with crabmeat mixture. Cut toasts in half and top with more dill.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Lemon.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crab Toasts with Spicy Yogurt recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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