Corn on the Cob with Smoky Red Pepper Mayo and Basil - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 ears shucked corn
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons chopped bottled roasted red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat. Place corn on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes or until lightly charred, turning occasionally.
- Combine roasted red bell pepper, canola mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and ground red pepper in a mini food processor; process until smooth. Drizzle mixture over corn. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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