Creamy Beet Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by /contributors/liza-schoenfein
Beets' red hue is pretty, but the stains—not so much. Scrub cutting board ASAP with hot, soapy water.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds beets, halved
- Parchment paper
- 3/4 cup light sour cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 small clove garlic
- Whole-wheat pita wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 °F. Roast beets on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, turning once halfway through, until soft, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Peel beets under running water. In a food processor, combine beets, sour cream, 2 teaspoons juice, cardamom, salt and garlic; blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with zest to taste. Serve with pita, if desired.
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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