Extra-Green Green Goddess Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups (packed) trimmed watercress sprigs (from 1 large bunch)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- Assorted cut-up vegetables (For dipping)
- Assorted chips (for dipping)
Instructions
- Assorted cut-up vegetables (for dipping) Assorted chips (for dipping) Combine first 5 ingredients in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add next 6 ingredients. Blend until herbs, anchovies, and garlic are finely chopped, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Season dip with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
- Place bowl of dip in center of platter; surround with vegetables and chips.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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