Spicy Scallion Paste - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe By: Grace Parisi Working a little of this paste into ground meat, steaks or chops adds incredible flavor. Parisi likes to stuff the paste right into a patty of ground beef with a hunk of Brie to make a super-luxurious cheeseburger.
Ingredients
- 4 scallions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 fresh hot chile
- 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the scallions with the garlic, chile, lemon zest and cayenne, mashing slightly with the back of a spoon. Stir in the olive oil and salt.
- Make Ahead: The paste can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Best Uses: Lightly brush the paste onto tofu, shrimp, steaks, chicken or pork before grilling.
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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