Cucumbers and Sour Cream - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cucumbers and Sour Cream is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 36 calories, 0.99g protein, and 4.97g carbs per serving. Ready in 17 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tbsps sour cream
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers and slice very thin.
- Pour a lot of salt over cucumbers and place cucumbers in a bowl with a lid and put in the fridge for an hour.
- Drain all the water from bowl and squeeze cucumbers with paper towels until most of the water is gone.
- Add red wine vinegar, sour cream and sprinkle with salt. Mix well.
- Add chopped onion (purple if available) in and mix.
- Place back in fridge to chill.
- Serve and enjoy!
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 Cucumbers and Sour Cream contribute to your health goals:
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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. 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 Cucumbers and Sour Cream 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 Cucumbers and Sour Cream recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 36 calories per serving with 0.99g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 17 minutes total. Prep time is 17 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 36 calories, 0.99g protein (11%), 4.97g carbs, 1.43g fat. Plus 1g 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 Side Dish. At 36 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. 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 6 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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