Vegetables with Olivada - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Vegetables with Olivada is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 can medium, pitted, black olives, drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2 by 1/2-inch sticks
- 1/2 hothouse cucumber, cut into 2 by 1/2-inch sticks
- 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, halved and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except the salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until the mixture is chunky, scraping down the inside of the bowl, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the olivada to a small dipping bowl and place on a serving platter. Arrange the carrots, cucumber, fennel, and cherry tomatoes around the olivada. 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 Vegetables with Olivada 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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