Dried Chile Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Dried Chile Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 dried New Mexico or guajillo chiles (about 2 ounces)
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon (or more) apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Toast chiles in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until slightly puffed and lightly darkened on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool. Add garlic to same skillet; cook, turning often, until skins brown in spots and cloves are soft, 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan. Let cool; peel.
- Stem chiles and halve lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut into pieces; transfer to a medium bowl. Cover with boiling water; let soak, mixing often, until softened, 25-30 minutes.
- Drain chiles, reserving soaking liquid. Transfer chiles, garlic, 1/2 cup soaking liquid, and 1 tablespoon vinegar to blender. Purée, adding soaking liquid as needed, until a smooth, thick sauce forms. Season with salt and more vinegar, if desired. DO AHEAD: Salsa can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.
Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Dried Chile Salsa recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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