Herbed Cheese Dip with Crudités Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Snack

This Herbed Cheese Dip with Crudités Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbed Cheese Dip with Crudités Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Herbed Cheese Dip with Crudités Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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