Lemon Pepper Garlic Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Alexis Touchet
This is part of the recipe Chicken Wings Five Ways.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- Whisk together garlic paste, pepper, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, and mustard, then whisk in oil until emulsified.
- Whisk in herb, if using.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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