This Red-and-White Spicy Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
Why this Red-and-White Spicy Slaw works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Red-and-White Spicy Slaw that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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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