Charred Eggplant Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- One 1 1/4-pounds eggplant
- 2 large shallots, halved lengthwise
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Pepper
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoons minced mint
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °. Roast the eggplant over an open flame or under a broiler until softened and charred, 12 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish. Add the shallots and garlic to the eggplant, drizzle with the oil and season with salt and pepper; roast for 35 minutes, until very tender. Let cool completely. Scrape the eggplant flesh into a colander to drain for 15 minutes; discard the skin.
- Mince the eggplant, garlic and shallots; transfer to a bowl. Stir in the yogurt, lemon juice and herbs. Season the dip with salt and pepper and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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