Watermelon With Yogurt, Poppy Seeds, and Fried Rosemary - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Andy Baraghani
There’s no law that says watermelon salads must incorporate feta. This renegade combination is at once sweet, tart, and savory—the kind of dish that’s as comfortable at the breakfast table as it is at a potluck.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (6-inch) rosemary sprig
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt
- 1 (3-pound) seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
- Flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium. Fry rosemary until crisp, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel to drain; set rosemary oil aside.
- Mix yogurt and honey in a small bowl; season with kosher salt.
- Toss watermelon and grapefruit juice in a large bowl; season with flaky sea salt.
- Spread yogurt on a large platter. Top with watermelon and crumble fried rosemary over. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. reserved rosemary oil over (save remaining oil for another use) and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and poppy seeds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds, Honey, Grapefruit.
Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, i...
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