Red-and-White Spicy Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Red-and-White Spicy Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 4 elephant garlic cloves, halved
- 1 jalapeño, stem removed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- One 1 1/2-pound head napa cabbage, shredded
- One 1 1/2-pound head red cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk, garlic and jalapeño and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Pour off the milk. Cover the garlic and jalapeño with the cream and simmer over low heat until the garlic andjalapeño are tender, about 8 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- Remove the jalapeño from the cream and scrape out the seeds. In a blender, puree the jalapeño with the garlic, cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and whisk in the vinegar and honey. Season the dressing generously with salt and pepper.
- Just before serving, in a very large bowl, toss the napa and red cabbages with the scallions and carrots. Add the dressing, toss to coat and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Red-and-White Spicy Slaw 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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