Baba Ghanoush, Baby! - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Baba Ghanoush, Baby! is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 whole Medium Eggplants
- 4 Tablespoons Tahini
- 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (good Quality)
- 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley, Minced
Instructions
- IMPORTANT: Prick the surface of each eggplant several times with the tines of a fork.
- On the grill or under the broiler (set to high) blacken/char the eggplant for 25 minutes or so. You want the skin to be completely shriveled and dark, and the eggplant almost fall-apart tender. Just when you think it’s shriveled, let it go another five minutes.
- Set them aside to cool slightly.
- When cool, peel off skin enough to get a spoon into each eggplant and scrape out the flesh into a bowl. Try to get as much as you can, even the stuff that’s stuck to the inside of the skin. (This process is a total mess, so don’t worry.)
- Mash eggplant with a fork. A few large chunks are fine, but try to get it to a relatively smooth texture without being totally pureed.
- Add in all other ingredients, stirring and tasting before adjusting seasonings or other ingredients. Don’t undersalt!
- Serve with pita triangles, baguette slices, chips, crusty French bread…or with a spoon.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Baba Ghanoush, Baby! 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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