Steamed Asparagus and Green Beans With Fresh Lemon-Basil Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 pounds fresh asparagus
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- Garnish: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Whisk together first 5 ingredients until blended. Cover and chill.
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
- Cook beans in boiling water to cover 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
- Cover and chill vegetables until ready to serve with dip. Garnish dip with fresh basil, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus, 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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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