Minted Cucumber and Bell Pepper Buttermilk Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Minted Cucumber and Bell Pepper Buttermilk Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons English-style dry mustard, or to taste
- 2-1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced fine (about 1 cup)
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced fine (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves plus shredded mint leaves for garnish
- fresh lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- In a blender purée 1 of the cucumbers, chopped, the yogurt, the salt, the sugar, and the mustard, transfer the purée to a large bowl, and stir in the buttermilk, the bell peppers, the remaining cucumber, diced fine, and the 2 tablespoons chopped mint. Chill the soup, covered, for a least 3 hours or overnight and stir in the lemon juice and salt to taste. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and garnish it with the shredded mint.
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 Minted Cucumber and Bell Pepper Buttermilk Soup 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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