Ember-Roasted Baba Ghanoush - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Ember-Roasted Baba Ghanoush is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds eggplants (about 4 medium eggplants), pierced all over
2 medium onions, unpeeled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
Grilled country bread, for serving

Instructions

Light a hardwood charcoal fire. When the coals are hot, create a bed of embers and set the eggplants and onions directly on it. Cook, turning occasionally, until the eggplants and onions are tender but not falling apart, about 15 minutes for the eggplants and 25 minutes for the onions. Transfer the vegetables to a baking sheet to cool, brushing off any embers.
Meanwhile, in a medium cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the pine nuts and toast over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the rosemary and thyme to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant and just crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer the herbs to another plate and let cool. Coarsely chop the herbs.
Slit open each eggplant and scoop the flesh into a food processor; discard the skins. Peel and quarter the onions and add to the processor; discard the skins. Add the pine nuts to the processor and puree until smooth.
Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in it. Add the baba ghanoush and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until thickened, 6 minutes. Scrape into a serving bowl and let cool slightly. Stir in the garlic, lemon juice and chopped herbs; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and serve warm with grilled country bread.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ember-Roasted Baba Ghanoush good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ember-Roasted Baba Ghanoush recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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