Crab and Pea Salad in Celery Ribs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Crab and Pea Salad in Celery Ribs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 wide celery ribs, trimmed
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (2 ounces), softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over and well drained
- 1/2 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fennel bulb, plus fennel fronds, for garnish
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Peel the celery ribs so they sit flat, then cut them on the diagonal into 1-inch lengths. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, tarragon, parsley and lemon zest. Add the crabmeat, peas, fennel bulb and onion and stir gently until just combined. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the crab salad onto each piece of celery and garnish with a bit of fennel frond.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crab and Pea Salad in Celery Ribs 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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