PCOS Friendly Schug
This fiery Yemeni-inspired green hot sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Jalapeños, fresh cilantro, parsley, and garlic come together with warming spices — cumin, coriander, and a whisper of cardamom — for a bold, layered heat that goes way beyond a standard hot sauce. Extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice round it all out, giving the paste a bright, cohesive finish with just enough texture to feel rustic and real. For anyone managing PCOS, this recipe is a quiet win. It's built entirely on anti-inflammatory ingredients — leafy herbs, raw garlic, quality olive oil, and spices that have long been associated with supporting hormonal balance — with zero added sugar, refined oils, or processed fillers to worry about. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes, and a short rest in the fridge lets the flavors deepen into something genuinely special. Spoon it over eggs, stir it into roasted vegetables, swipe it across grilled chicken, or use it as a dipping sauce for warm flatbread. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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8 servings
- 4 jalapeño peppers, stems removed, roughly chopped (seeds included for full heat, or remove for less)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, packed
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, packed
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the jalapeños, cilantro, parsley, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no large pieces remain, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
- 2
Add the cumin, coriander, cardamom, and salt. Pulse 3–4 more times to incorporate the spices.
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