Grilled Eggplant Naan Wraps with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large eggplant (1 lb.), sliced into 1/2-in. rounds
- 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces naan bread
- 6 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for high heat (450 ° to 550 °; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds). In a small bowl, mix garlic, lemon juice, tahini, yogurt, and salt. Set aside.
- Brush eggplant and tomatoes with oil. Grill, turning often, until softened and grill marks appear, about 6 minutes. Cut tomato wedges in half. Warm naan on grill.
- Lay each naan on a plate and top with 1 1/2 cups spinach, a few slices eggplant, 4 tomato pieces, and a large spoonful of reserved yogurt mixture.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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