Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Avocado - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pint large cherry tomatoes (about 30)
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced parsely
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Cut thin slices from the tops of the cherry tomatoes. With a small melon ball cutter, scoop out and discard the seeds and pulp. Sprinkle the insides of the shells lightly with sugar and salt and invert the shells on paper towels to drain for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mash avocados with sour cream, parsley, lime juice, lemon juice, chives, 1/4 tsp. salt, hot pepper sauce, and 1/4 tsp sugar.
- Using a small knife, fill the tomato shells with avocado mixture. Arrange the tomatoes on a serving dish and serve them chilled.
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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