Rhubarb and Pistachios over Thick Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Louisa Shafia
This strikingly colorful dessert pairs tart rhubarb with rich Greek-style yogurt. Use a light colored honey that won't dull the rhubarb's bright hue. If you are using regular yogurt, start this recipe the night before so that it c
Ingredients
- 4 stalks rhubarb, ends and leaves trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup light-colored honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 2 cups Greek-style yogurt, or 4 cups regular yogurt, drained overnight and refrigerated
- 1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Cut the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces and put in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Cover and bring to a boil, then decrease the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally. When the rhubarb starts to soften, after about 5 minutes, stir in the cardamom, nutmeg, and salt. Break up any large pieces of rhubarb with a wooden spoon. Continue to simmer, covered, until the rhubarb is completely softened, about 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey and vanilla extract. Let cool. Add the rose water.
- To serve, put 1/2 cup of yogurt in each bowl and top with a few tablespoons of the rhubarb. Scatter a few tablespoons of pistachios over the top.
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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