Sweet and Tangy Hummus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by /contributors/anissa-helou
Red pepper paste gives this garlic-free hummus its color and smoky-sweet flavor; find it in Middle Eastern markets or online.
Ingredients
- 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Turkish or Syrian red pepper paste or 2 teaspoons harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
- Kosher salt
- Olive oil, Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes, and warm pita bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Set aside 2 tablespoons chickpeas for serving. Process tahini, lemon juice, red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses (if using), and remaining chickpeas in a food processor, adding water as needed, until hummus is very smooth; season with salt.
- Serve hummus drizzled with oil and topped with Aleppo pepper and reserved chickpeas, with pita bread alongside.
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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