Corn Waffles with Ratatouille - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Corn Waffles with Ratatouille is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups white rice flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1/4 cup whole kernel sweet corn
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- For the waffles: Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Combine the rice flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt and herbes de Provence in a bowl. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water, then add the oil and molasses. Stir until smooth. Finally add the corn and cider vinegar. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook in batches. For the ratatouille: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini, and cook for 5 minutes. Next add the marinara sauce, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic and some salt and pepper. Simmer until the vegetables are soft and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve each waffle topped with the ratatouille, thyme, basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan, if using. Nutrition information per serving: 477 calories, 16 g total fat
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Apple Cider Vinegar.
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. Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/2...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Corn Waffles with Ratatouille recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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