Israeli-Style Hummus | PCOS Meal Planner

This Israeli-Style Hummus is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Hannah Klinger A little baking soda softens the chickpeas for an ethereally smooth texture. Israelis like a strong tahini presence in their hummus, but you can use less if you like. The tahini will seize up when added to the lemon juice mixture

Ingredients

Servings 20

1 cup dried chickpeas
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, grated
1 cup tahini (roasted sesame seed paste), stirred well
1/2 cup ice water, or more as needed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

Place chickpeas in a large bowl; cover with water to 2 inches above chickpeas. Soak overnight at room temperature.
Drain chickpeas. Place chickpeas and baking soda in a large Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover chickpeas by 4 inches (about 5 cups); bring to a boil. Skim any residue that rises to the surface. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer 50 minutes or until chickpeas are very tender. Drain.
Combine juice and garlic in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Add tahini, stirring with a whisk. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring with a whisk after each addition until tahini mixture falls off whisk in thick ribbons.
Place chickpeas in a food processor. Add tahini mixture; process until very smooth. Add salt and cumin; process to combine. Place hummus in an airtight container; refrigerate 2 hours or up to overnight.

Why this Israeli-Style Hummus works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Israeli-Style Hummus that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Israeli-Style Hummus good for PCOS?

Yes, this Israeli-Style Hummus recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 20 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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