Shot Glass Apps: Hummus and Veggies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shot Glass Apps: Hummus and Veggies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Two 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans ( chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 2/3 cup tahini (roasted, not raw)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed and then minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed
- Toasted pine nuts, for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Carrots, cut into 2-inch strips, for serving
- Cucumbers, cut into 2-inch strips, for serving
- Bell peppers, cut into 2-inch strips, for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and 1/2 cup water and process until smooth. Add the salt, starting at 1/2 teaspoon; add additional salt to taste if needed. Spoon into shot glasses and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley. Artfully place an assortment of the carrots, cucumbers and peppers into the hummus.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts.
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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shot Glass Apps: Hummus and Veggies 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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