Skinny Pimento Cheese Spread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Skinny Pimento Cheese Spread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 36 calories, 4.1g protein, and 2.24g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups fat free cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fat free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup reduced fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fat free whipped topping
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 stalks young green onions
- 4 oz sliced sweet pimentos
Instructions
- Bring both cream cheese to room temperature, then using fork, blend until both are combined well.
- Add fat free cheddar cheese to cream cheese mix, blending together.
- Drain pimientos and chop into smaller pieces. Finely chop green onions. Adding both to cheese mixture.
- Add whipped topping (like Miracle Whip) to cheese mixture, blend well.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Add garlic powder. Blending all until smooth.
- For best results, refrigerate in sealed container at least 2 hours. To use as a dip, add an additional tablespoon garlic powder or to taste.
- Note: serving size is 2 tablespoons of spread / dip.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Skinny Pimento Cheese Spread contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Skinny Pimento Cheese Spread can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Skinny Pimento Cheese Spread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 36 calories per serving with 4.1g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes. It makes 24 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 36 calories, 4.1g protein (46%), 2.24g carbs, 1.02g fat. Plus 0.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Appetizer. At 36 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 24 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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