Roasted-Cauliflower-and-Sesame Spread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- kosher salt
- 3 tbsp. tahini (sesame paste)
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. Chopped cilantro
- sesame seeds
- Pita bread or chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil, ginger, and coriander and season with salt. Spread the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender and lightly browned in spots. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Add the tahini and lemon juice and pulse to a chunky puree; season with salt. Add the cilantro and pulse just until incorporated. Transfer the spread to a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm with pita bread or chips.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Lemon.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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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