Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa

This Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Adam Hickman If you can't find the type of eggplant we used, go for small, slender Japanese eggplants instead.

Ingredients

Servings 8

1 cup diced seeded tomato
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped white onion
8 small Indian eggplants, halved lengthwise (about 1 pound)
5/8 teaspoon salt, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Arrange eggplant halves, cut sides up, on a work surface; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand 15 minutes; pat dry with paper towels.
Combine eggplant halves and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Arrange eggplants on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover and grill 3 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove eggplants from grill; sprinkle evenly with black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top each eggplant half with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and red pepper. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.

Why this Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa Recipe | MyRecipes works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa 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

Is Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa Recipe | MyRecipes 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.

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