Cucumber Goat Cheese Spread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cucumber Goat Cheese Spread is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 seedless cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 8 ounces soft mild goat cheese (about 1 cup), at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Accompaniment: toasted French bread slices or crackers
Instructions
- In a food processor purée 1/2 cup cucumber with goat cheese, zest, and lemon juice until almost smooth. In a bowl stir together cucumber mixture, remaining cucumber, tarragon, 1 tablespoon onion, and pepper. Spread may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Let spread soften and stir it before serving. Sprinkle spread with remaining tablespoon onion.
- Serve spread with toasts or crackers.
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 Cucumber Goat Cheese Spread 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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