PCOS Grilling Side Dish - Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Herb Marinade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 zucchini (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 red onion (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Thread vegetables onto skewers.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the skewers with the herb marinade.
- Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
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.
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get a personalized eating plan for YOUR PCOS type. Know exactly what to eat this week.
No subscription. No commitment.
Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment