Chilled Russian Borscht - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chilled Russian Borscht is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium beets, peeled and quartered
- 11 cups water
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 pound Kirby cucumbers—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup finely diced radishes
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Sour cream or crème fraîche, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover the quartered beets with the water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beets to a plate.
- Coarsely shred the beets in a food processor. Return them to the pot and add the sugar, lemon juice and cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate the soup until chilled, for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the potato cubes and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and cool under cold water. Pat dry and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers, radishes, scallions, eggs, dill and parsley.
- Ladle the chilled borscht into bowls. Garnish with the vegetable and chopped egg mixture, top with a generous dollop of sour cream 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chilled Russian Borscht 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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