Classic Hummus Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Dip veggies or pita in this Classic Hummus for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, puree first 6 ingredients plus 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper until smooth, adding some of reserved liquid, if necessary to improve texture. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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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