Watermelon Bellinis Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Carbs
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Recipe by David Bonom
This drink is a twist on the classic Bellini, a post–World War II cocktail of white peach puree and Champagne, first mixed at Harry's Bar in Venice. Freezing the watermelon before pureeing lends the drink a slightly slushy consisten
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon, frozen
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups chilled prosecco or other sparkling wine, divided
- Julienne-cut lemon rind (optional)
Instructions
- Place watermelon, 2 tablespoons sugar, juice, and 1 cup wine in a blender; process until smooth. Pour about 1/3 cup watermelon mixture into each of 8 glasses. Pour 1/4 cup remaining wine into each glass. Garnish with lemon rind, if desired. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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