Tofu & Herb Spread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tofu & Herb Spread
Prep: 8 min
Servings: 1
Salad And Salad Dressing

Nutrition per Serving

92 Calories
7.61g Protein
6.42g Carbs
4.29g Fat
A vegan spread that can be used as a dip, sauce or condiment.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground dried basil
  • 1 tsp ground dried oregano
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 150 g soft silken tofu

Instructions

  1. Blend the tofu slowly into a soft cream.
  2. Add the herbs and pepper, mixing them in with circular movements.
  3. Serve as you see fit and enjoy!

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 Tofu & Herb Spread contribute to your health goals:

  • Tofu: May help modulate estrogen levels in women with PCOS

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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), 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 Tofu & Herb 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.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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