Lemony Tofu-Herb Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 ounces drained silken tofu
- 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 3 drained boquerones (white anchovies) or oil-packed anchovies, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- Radishes and cucumber sticks, for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the tofu, yogurt and 2 tablespoons of water and puree until smooth, scraping down the side. Add the parsley, chives, boquerones, garlic and lemon zest and juice and puree until smooth and well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the dip with radishes and cucumber sticks.
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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