Blender Chermoula Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Rhoda Boone
Made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and warm spices, this Moroccan sauce makes a great marinade or finishing sauce for meat and seafood. Try it in our Moroccan Skirt Steak Salad with Chermoula.
Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 –1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
- 1 cup (packed) parsley leaves with tender stems
- 1/2 cup (packed) mint leaves
Instructions
- Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet, tossing occasionally, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool, then lightly crush with a heavy skillet.
- Purée toasted seeds, garlic, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes in a blender until spices are ground and mixture is very smooth.
- Add cilantro, parsley, and mint; process until well combined but slightly textured.
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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