Tomato-and-Okra Cornmeal Cakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Dessert

This Tomato-and-Okra Cornmeal Cakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Other tasty additions to this recipe might include bacon pieces, microgreens, chopped avocado, or fresh broccoli sprouts.

Ingredients

2 cups plain yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
1 garlic clove
1/2 pound fresh okra, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup of your favorite pimiento cheese
Arugula
1 pound small tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together egg and 1 1/2 cups water; add to cornmeal mixture, whisking until smooth.
Smash garlic to make a paste. Stir okra, jalapeño, and garlic paste into cornmeal mixture. (Batter will be thick and will thicken even more as it sits, so add water, if needed.)
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Pour 1 Tbsp. batter for each cake into skillet, and gently flatten into a 2-inch cake. (Don't overcrowd the cakes in the skillet.) Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles. Turn and cook 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Keep warm in a 200 ° oven. Repeat procedure with remaining batter and oil.
Spread each cake with about 1 tsp. pimiento cheese. Top with arugula, tomato, basil, and kosher salt and pepper.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomato-and-Okra Cornmeal Cakes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Tomato-and-Okra Cornmeal Cakes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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 16 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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