Spring Herb Hummus Vegetable Garden - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Spring Herb Hummus Vegetable Garden is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Ashley Baron Rodriguez Vegetable platters need not look all look the same. Here, fresh spring vegetables sit in an herb-laced hummus to resemble a spring garden in full bloom. My kids loved plucking the crisp vegetables from the garden, so much

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup water
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 small carrots with greens still attached, or as desired
6 sugar snap peas, or as desired
6 fresh asparagus, or as desired
6 radishes with greens, halved, or as desired
6 small stalks celery hearts with leaves, or as desired

Instructions

Blend chickpeas, tahini, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, parsley, chives, mint, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth. Spread hummus in a 2-inch deep baking dish.
Arrange carrots, sugar snap peas, asparagus, radishes, and celery in neat rows in the hummus to resemble a garden.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Herb Hummus Vegetable Garden good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spring Herb Hummus Vegetable Garden recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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