Pomegranate-Mint Relish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Alison Roman
Pomegranate seeds sub in for cranberries in this bracing, colorful relish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 small shallot, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine shallot, pomegranate seeds, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and chopped mint in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- DO AHEAD: Relish (without mint) can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
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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