Cucumber and Avocado Soup with Tomato and Basil Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cucumber and Avocado Soup with Tomato and Basil Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large English hothouse cucumber, peeled, diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) buttermilk
- 1 avocado, quartered, pitted, peeled
- 4 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup seeded chopped tomato
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 4 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
Instructions
- Combine cucumber and buttermilk in blender. Chop 1/4 of avocado; set aside for salad. Cut remaining avocado into chunks. Add avocado to blender; then add 2 tablespoons red onion and 1 tablespoon basil. Blend until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Mix reserved avocado, remaining 2 tablespoons onion and 1 tablespoon basil, tomato and lime juice in small bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover soup and tomato salad separately and refrigerate.) Ladle cucumber soup into 4 bowls. Dollop each with 1 tablespoon yogurt; top with tomato salad and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cucumber and Avocado Soup with Tomato and Basil Salad 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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