Bacon Scallion Hummus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Doesn't bacon make everything better? Kick up classic hummus with a recipe for quick and easy Bacon Scallion Hummus.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons chopped scallions (green and white parts), plus additional for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve bacon drippings in a small bowl.
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together chickpeas, tahini, 1 tablespoon reserved bacon fat, lemon juice and chopped garlic, scraping down the sides and pulsing just until smooth.
- Add the water, 3 slices of chopped bacon and 2 tablespoons chopped scallions. Pulse it a few more times until combined, and then season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and garnish with remaining chopped bacon and additional chopped scallions.
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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