Lunch: Preserved Lemon Marinade

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Preserved Lemon Marinade

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh rosemary
4 cups fresh thyme
3 cups olive oil, such as Long Meadow Ranch olive oil
2 cups peeled garlic
1 cup preserved lemons

Instructions

For the merguez spice: Toast the coriander, cumin and fennel seeds in a small pan over medium heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a mortar with pestle or a spice grinder and grind until fine. Mix together with the salt, allspice, cinnamon, sumac, black pepper, cayenne and garlic. Combine the merguez spice, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, garlic and lemons in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
NotesThis recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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