Chickpea Cilantro Dip with Grilled Pita and Carrot Sticks - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chickpea Cilantro Dip with Grilled Pita and Carrot Sticks is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small garlic clove, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 (7-inch) pita loaves with pockets, split horizontally
- 1/2 lb carrots, trimmed and cut into sticks
Instructions
- Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill and on lid.
- Slip skins from chickpeas with your fingers, then purée chickpeas with yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill pitas on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes total.
- Serve dip with pitas and carrots.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chickpea Cilantro Dip with Grilled Pita and Carrot Sticks recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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