Matoke in Peanut Sauce Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 to 4 red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 4 yellow plantains, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup finely ground peanuts
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add tomatoes; cover and boil for 30 seconds. Drain and immediately place tomatoes in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Peel and chop tomatoes; set aside.
- In a large skillet, saute the onion, cumin seeds and mustard seeds in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the peppers, ginger, ground cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add plantains and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until plantains are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanuts. Sprinkle with cilantro.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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