Sweet and Sour Cranberry Chutney - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 3

Lunch

This Sweet and Sour Cranberry Chutney is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Ming Tsai This simple Asian-style chutney from chef Ming Tsai goes perfectly in his Cranberry-Crab Rangoons.

Ingredients

Canola oil for cooking
2 red onions
2 tbsp. minced lemongrass, white part only
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 c. dried cranberries, Craisins preferred
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. naturally brewed rice vinegar

Instructions

In a sauté pan coated lightly with oil over high heat, sauté the onions and lemongrass until soft, about 5 minutes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and check for flavor.
Add Craisins and sugar and deglaze with naturally brewed rice vinegar. Reduce by 75 percent, or until liquid is absorbed. Check again for seasoning.
When cool, transfer to a container, cover, and store in fridge for up to two weeks.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urina...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet and Sour Cranberry Chutney good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sweet and Sour Cranberry Chutney 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 3 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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