Grilled Corn Skewers with Chipotle- Cilantro Butter - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Corn Skewers with Chipotle- Cilantro Butter is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh corn, silks removed, husks left on, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 to 4 chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed, 2 tablespoons total
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Honey, to taste
- Special equipment: 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Heat grill over high heat.
- Place the corn on the grill, close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender. Remove from the grill, let cool slightly, remove husks and cut into 1-inch rounds.
- Combine the butter, chipotle, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper and honey in a food processor until smooth.
- Skewer the corn onto 1 skewer (so the corn lays flat), and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until slightly charred. Remove and immediately brush with the butter and garnish with chopped cilantro.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Corn Skewers with Chipotle- Cilantro Butter 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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