Lunch: Corn Waffles with Ratatouille

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and fertility benefits of Corn Waffles with Ratatouille

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

3 cups white rice flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon molasses
1/4 cup whole kernel sweet corn
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

For the waffles: Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Combine the rice flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt and herbes de Provence in a bowl. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water, then add the oil and molasses. Stir until smooth. Finally add the corn and cider vinegar. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook in batches. For the ratatouille: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini, and cook for 5 minutes. Next add the marinara sauce, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic and some salt and pepper. Simmer until the vegetables are soft and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve each waffle topped with the ratatouille, thyme, basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan, if using. Nutrition information per serving: 477 calories, 16 g total fat

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