Sherry Fennel Olives - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sherry Fennel Olives is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pint mixed olives (black, green, purple and red, such as kalamata, green Cerignola, red Cerignola, Gaeta)
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon, peeled with a vegetable peeler and cut in strips
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Thinly sliced prosciutto, salami or mortadella, for serving, optional
- Place the olives in a medium bowl.
Instructions
- Heat a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the fennel seeds and toss in the hot, dry pan until fragrant and lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. While the seeds are hot, add them to the olives, and toss. Add the lemon strips and toss again. Drizzle in the vinegar and oil, and toss well. Serve with the prosciutto, salami or mortadella if using.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sherry Fennel Olives 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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