Braised Cucumbers with Dill - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Braised Cucumbers with Dill is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 leek, white and tender green parts, diced and well washed
- 6 kirby cucumbers, peeled in stripes with a vegetable peeler, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh dill (cut with scissors or sliced with a chef's knife)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cucumbers, season with salt and toss to coat. Add 1/4 cup of water and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter and cover the pan. Cook until the cucumbers are crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Uncover the pan, raise the heat to medium, add the dill and cook until the liquid has almost evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Braised Cucumbers with Dill 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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