Herbed Cheese Dip with Crudités Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 ounces light cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and patted dry
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 2 teaspoons chopped capers
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped jarred roasted red pepper, drained
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- Assorted crudités (such as cucumbers, carrots, celery and bell peppers)
Instructions
- In food processor, blend cream cheese, tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, red pepper and lemon juice until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in basil.
- Scrape mixture into a piping bag fitted with a plain or star tip; seal bag. Alternatively, use a large ziplock bag; seal it and snip off one corner with scissors. Pipe dip onto crudités and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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