Veggie Crudites with Light Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups florets of broccoli
- 2 cups florets of cauliflower
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into sticks
- cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
- 1 (3 oz) package light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- pepper
Instructions
- Blanch broccoli, cauliflower and carrots for 1 minute in boiling salt water and place into an ice bath to stop cooking process. Arrange vegetables onto a round platter and place dip in a bowl in the center.
- Blend all ingredients except Roquefort until smooth. Beat well. Add pepper to taste. Fold Roquefort in at last minute, stirring gently so as not to crumble cheese too much. Chill for 2 hours. Serve with vegetable crudites. Makes approximately 1 platter.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Lemon.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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