Basil Tomatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced or sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix ingredients and let set at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- Serve plain or on a lettuce leaf
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Basil Tomatoes contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Basil Tomatoes can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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