Lunch: Green Tomato Chutney

A sweet and savory chutney that goes great with meat.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon, Cranberries, Apples, Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and fertility benefits of Green Tomato Chutney

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. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

2 lbs green tomatoes
2 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
2 medium sweet onions, diced
1 lemon, sliced and seeded
1 orange, sliced and seeded
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard seed
1/2 tablespoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 lbs light brown sugar
6 1 pint canning jars, with lids and bands

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for one hour or until thickened. Remove from heat.
Sterilize jars, lids and bands just before using for 10 minutes in simmering water or the dishwasher. Remove one at a time when ready to fill.
While chutney is still hot, ladle into the hot sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Wipe rims with a clean damp cloth, and seal jars with lids and bands. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Remove from water bath, and cool completely at room temperature. Makes 6 pints.

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