Grilled Vegetables With Creamy Turmeric Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Grilled Vegetables With Creamy Turmeric Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Adam Hickman Grilling the vegetables provides a smokey flavor which balances well with the spice notes of the turmeric sauce. Turmeric is spice that is a well-known antioxidant and also provides a golden color to these vegetables.

Ingredients

1/3 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large eggplant (about 1 lb.)
1 large red bell pepper (about 8 oz.), cut into 1-in. pieces
1 large zucchini (about 13 oz.), cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices
1 large yellow summer squash (about 14 oz.), cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices
Grapeseed oil
1/4 cup pomegranate arils
3 tablespoons mint leaves

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450 °F). Stir together yogurt, olive oil, turmeric, garlic, lemon zest and juice and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper.
Cut eggplant lengthwise into quarters. Brush bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant with grapeseed oil.
Generously oil grill grate with grapeseed oil. Grill eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash, turning once, for 10 minutes. Grill bell pepper, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes. Cut eggplant diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices. Transfer grilled vegetables to a platter and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with pomegranate arils and mint.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Vegetables With Creamy Turmeric Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Vegetables With Creamy Turmeric Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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