Herbed and Spiced Plum Compote - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Herbed and Spiced Plum Compote is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 pounds firm black or prune plums, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
1 teaspoon dried savory or mint, crushed
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
Pinch of cinnamon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the plums with 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring often, until the plums are falling apart, about 20 minutes. Add the sugar and garlic and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove the relish from the heat and let cool.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine the savory, coriander, Aleppo pepper, fenugreek and cinnamon. Toast the spices over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir the spices into the compote and season with salt and pepper. Scrape the compote into a bowl, cover with plastic and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. Fold in the cilantro, scallions, parsley and tarragon before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbed and Spiced Plum Compote good for PCOS?

Yes, this Herbed and Spiced Plum Compote recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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