This Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Whisk 1 cup flour, cornstarch, sugar and soda water together for tempura and let chill.
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Heat peanut oil in deep-fryer or a large Dutch oven to 375 °F.
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In a shallow pie plate, add 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and mix well.
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Season okra with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. Dip okra in seasoned flour and then in tempura batter and place in oil, 1 at a time and fry until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Season with salt.
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Serve with Scallion Dipping Sauce.
Why this Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce works for PCOS
A PCOS-friendly snack like this Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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