This Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat broiler.
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Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 12 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and chop.
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Place tomato in a blender; process until smooth. Combine tomato puree, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, ground red pepper, and garlic in a blender; process until smooth.
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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook 30 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in bell pepper and tomato mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
Why this Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad Recipe | Myrecipes works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad Recipe | Myrecipes that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad Recipe | Myrecipes 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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