Skinny Pimento Cheese Spread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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