Gochujang Gazpacho - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced ripe tomato, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped peeled seedless cucumber, divided
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
Instructions
- Pulse 1 1/2 cups tomato, 1/4 cup cucumber, orange zest and juice, garlic, onion, bell pepper, gochujang, dill, parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger, and salt in a blender until coarsely chopped. Drizzle in oil while pulsing until mixture is combined but not totally smooth.
- Divide gazpacho between 2 bowls and garnish with remaining tomato and cucumber. Top with mint.
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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