White Bean Hummus with Kalamata Relish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 3 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 can white beans
- 2 tsp. Coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp. tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 pita breads
- Kalamata Relish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook until onions are translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add beans with their liquid, 1 cup of water, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Cook until liquid is nearly evaporated, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove thyme and rosemary sprigs; discard. Carefully transfer mixture to the bowl of a food processor, add the tahini and lemon, and puree until smooth. Adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl, let cool.
- Top with Kalamata Relish and drizzle with olive oil before serving. Serve with pita triangles. Looking for party-ready recipes? Try our top guacamole recipes, birthday cakes, or punch recipes.
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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