Charred Eggplant Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Charred Eggplant Dip is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Charred Eggplant Dip recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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