Tzatziki - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tzatziki is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 lemons
- 2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt
- Ground pepper
- Pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- Using a typical cheese grater, grate your cucumber. Put the grated cucumber into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, stir and set aside. Mince your garlic, add a pinch of salt and smooth it into a paste. Put the minced garlic in a separate bowl. Wash and prepare the dill by picking the leaves off the stems. Finely chop the dill and add to the same bowl as the minced garlic. Add the olive oil. Chop the lemons in half, remove the seeds and squeeze the juice into the dill and minced garlic mixture. Stir. Drain the juice from the grated cucumber by using a strainer or doubled-up paper towels. Combine the drained cucumber with the dill mixture. Stir. Lastly, add the yogurt and stir. Add more salt, pepper and/or lemon juice according to how you like it. Stir. Keep the tzatziki in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Serve in a nice bowl with a side of warm pita.
- NotesCook's Note: Tzatziki is great for serving as a group appetizer or as a side dish.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tzatziki recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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