Walnut-Thyme Honey - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 3/4 cup orange blossom honey
- 1/2 cup walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary leaves plus 2 sprigs
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 4 whole dried chiles de árbol
- Ingredient info: Chiles de árbol can be found at better supermarkets and at Latin American markets.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F. Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop; set aside.
- Whisk honey and oil in a medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fold in walnuts, thyme, and lemon zest. Add chiles. Divide between two 8-ounce jars. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Keep chilled. Stir before using.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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