Honeyed Olives - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- 2 cups assorted olives
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, strips of lemon peel
Instructions
- Place cumin seeds in a small dry skillet, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Transfer to a small plate; cool. Crush cumin seeds in mortar and pestle. (Or place in a heavy-duty zip-top bag, and crush with a rolling pin.)
- Combine cumin, olives, and next 5 ingredients in a shallow airtight container, stirring to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours or up to 1 week, stirring occasionally. Bring to room temperature before serving. Garnish, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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