Watermelon With Yogurt, Poppy Seeds, and Fried Rosemary - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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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