Snack: Goat Cheese-Edamame Dip with Spiced Pepitas

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Lemon

Health benefits of Goat Cheese-Edamame Dip with Spiced Pepitas

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.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds shelled edamame
1 cup sour cream
5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
3 chipotles in adobo, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce from the can
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon chopped oregano

Instructions

In a medium pot of boiling salted water, simmer the edamame until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a food processor. Add the sour cream, goat cheese, chipotles, adobo sauce, lemon juice, garlic and salt and puree until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl. Stir in the oregano and transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375 °. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the pumpkin seeds with the olive oil, salt, coriander and crushed red pepper. Bake for 7 minutes, until the seeds begin to brown. Transfer the pepitas to a bowl and toss with the lemon zest and oregano.
Serve the dip at room temperature, topped with the spiced pepitas.