Citrus Marinated Olives - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound large green olives with pits
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Instructions
- Drain the olives of any brine and rinse thoroughly with cool water. Cover in cool water and allow to soak for at least 5 minutes and up to 5 hours.
- In a 1 to 1 1/2-quart container combine the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and curry powder. Add the olives and stir or shake to combine. Make sure the olives are submerged in the marinade.
- Allow to sit in a cool dry place for 1 day. Place in the refrigerator for another day or 2 before serving.
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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