Herby Ricotta-Poblano Tacos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Herby Ricotta-Poblano Tacos is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Rick Bayless If your only experience with ricotta has been smothered inside lasagna or ravioli, you need to try this simple, herby, green-chile studded ricotta taco.

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 fresh poblano chiles
1 cup ricotta cheese (the freshest you can find)
4 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs (such as cilantro, epazote, thyme, marjoram)
Kosher salt
About 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, preferably freshly ground
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
3 or 4 radishes, thinly sliced or cut into matchsticks
A few tablespoons chopped white onion, for garnish
Big, beautiful sprigs of cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

On an ungreased griddle or small, heavy skillet set over medium heat, roast the garlic, turning frequently, until blackened in spots and soft to the touch, about 15 minutes. Cool, peel off the papery skins, then finely chop.
Roast the chiles directly over a gas flame or 4" below a very hot broiler until blackened on all sides, about 5 minutes for open flame, about 10 minutes for broiler. Cover with a kitchen towel and let stand 5 minutes. Peel, pull out the stem and seed pod, then rinse briefly to remove bits of seeds and stray bits of skin. Chop the chiles into 1/4" bits.
In a medium-size bowl, mix together the garlic, ricotta, fresh herbs, and half the chopped chiles. Taste and season with the salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.
Set up a steamer (a vegetable steamer in a large saucepan filled with 1/2" of water works well); heat to a boil. Wrap the tortillas in a heavy kitchen towel, lay in the steamer and cover with a tight lid. Boil 1 minute, turn off the heat and let stand without opening the steamer for 15 minutes.
Just before serving, mix the remaining half of the chopped chiles into the ricotta (plus enough water to make it easily spoonable). One at a time, spread a generous 2 tablespoons of the ricotta filling over each of 8 hot tortillas. Sprinkle with the radishes and onion, lay on a sprig of cilantro and you’re ready for some light, zesty flavors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herby Ricotta-Poblano Tacos good for PCOS?

Yes, this Herby Ricotta-Poblano Tacos 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 8 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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