Strawberries with Buttermilk Ice and Balsamic Vinegar - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 pint strawberries, quartered
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon aged balsamic vinegar
- 4 tiny tarragon sprigs
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons of the sugar with 1/2 tablespoon of the lemon juice until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in the buttermilk and pour into a shallow baking dish; freeze until firm, whisking the mixture every 30 minutes, about 3 hours.
- In a bowl, toss the strawberries with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Add the lemon zest and vinegar; let stand for 30 minutes. Spoon the berries and any juices into glasses. Using a fork, scrape the buttermilk ice into fluffy crystals and spoon over the strawberries. Garnish with the tarragon and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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