Charred Onion Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 thinly sliced shallot
- 1 thinly sliced leek
- 2 thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 grated garlic clove
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat broiler. Toss 1 thinly sliced shallot, 1 thinly sliced leek, and 2 thinly sliced scallions with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Broil, tossing once, until charred, 10-15 minutes. Let cool. Mix with 1 grated garlic clove, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Thin with 2 tablespoons buttermilk; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with thyme.
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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