Curried Tofu-and-Avocado Dip with Rosemary Pita Chips - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat pitas, split
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 7 ounces soft or silken tofu, drained
- 1 Hass avocado—peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup Greek-style, fat-free yogurt
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- Freshly ground pepper
- Grape tomatoes, cucumber slices and radishes for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°. Stack the pita halves and cut them into 6 wedges; transfer to a bowl and add the olive oil and rosemary. Season with salt and toss. Spread the pita wedges on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until crisp, 30 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, puree the tofu, avocado, sour cream, yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, honey, curry powder and mint until smooth. Season the dip with salt and pepper and refrigerate until chilled. Serve the dip with the pita chips, tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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