Skewered Persimmon and Herb Bites Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 20

Lunch

This Skewered Persimmon and Herb Bites Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Elaine Johnson The combination of persimmons with Southeast Asian herbs and dunk sauce comes as a surprise in these quick appetizers, and it's totally addictive. You'll need 20 short (3 1/2 in.) bamboo skewers; cut bigger ones if you can't find

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce*
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar*
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red chile flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 firm-ripe medium Fuyu persimmons, each cored and cut into 10 wedges
1 green onion, ends trimmed
20 medium fresh basil leaves
20 large mint leaves
20 large cilantro leaves

Instructions

Combine fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, chile flakes, and garlic in a small bowl. Add persimmons and let sit 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard marinade.
Split onion lengthwise. Cut into 2-in. lengths, then separate layers. For each skewer, spear a basil leaf followed by a persimmon wedge, onion piece, mint leaf, and cilantro leaf.
*Find in the Asian-foods aisle.
Make ahead: Up to 2 hours, chilled airtight.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skewered Persimmon and Herb Bites Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Skewered Persimmon and Herb Bites 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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 20 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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