Lunch: Baba Ghanoush
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Health and fertility benefits of Baba Ghanoush
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and crushed
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 °.
Pierce eggplant several times with a fork; place on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 ° for 45 minutes or until tender. Cut eggplant in half. Scoop out pulp; discard skins. Drain eggplant pulp in a colander for 30 minutes.
Place pine nuts, cumin seeds, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add eggplant, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, tahini, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to food processor. Process until smooth. Spoon eggplant mixture into a medium bowl; stir in parsley. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
