Dill Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Dill Dip is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 25 calories, 0.66g protein, and 4.97g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (0.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 oz fat free sour cream
- 4 oz mayonnaise dressing, fat free
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsps dill weed
- 1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
Instructions
- Mix the sour cream and low fat mayonnaise (like Miracle Whip) together.
- Add the dill weed and garlic powder (optional).
- Add a few drops of Tabasco sauce to taste.
- Mix well and let sit for a while in the fridge.
- Note: you can make as much or as little as you like. Just remember to add equal amount of sour cream and mayonnaise.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Dill Dip contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Dill Dip can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Dill Dip recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 25 calories per serving with 0.66g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 25 calories, 0.66g protein (11%), 4.97g carbs, 0.42g fat. Plus 0.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Sauce And Condiment. At 25 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Sauce And Condiment. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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