PCOS Snack Platter - Veggie Sticks with Homemade Hummus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Snack Platter - Veggie Sticks with Homemade Hummus
Prep: 10 min
Servings: 2
Snack

This PCOS Snack Platter - Veggie Sticks with Homemade Hummus is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 6g protein, and 24g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

200 Calories
6g Protein
24g Carbs
10g Fat
Grocery list: canned chickpeas, fresh lemon, tahini, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, paprika, assorted raw vegetables. The chickpeas in this recipe have a low GI, making this a great snack for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of canned chickpeas (240g)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (60ml)
  • 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini (60g)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, Salt to taste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water, Dash of ground paprika, for serving, Assorted raw vegetables such as carrots, celery, and bell peppers for serving

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine tahini and lemon juice and process for 1 minute. Add additional ingredients including chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, cumin and a dash of salt. Process until smooth. If needed, add water to achieve desired consistency.
  2. Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus. Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Sprinkle with paprika.
  3. Serve with assorted raw vegetables.
This PCOS-friendly snack platter is not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Chickpeas are a great source of fiber, which can help manage blood sugar levels, and the tahini and olive oil provide healthy fats. The assorted vegetables add a variety of vitamins and minerals. Enjoy this easy-to-make snack that supports your health and well-being.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Snack Platter - Veggie Sticks with Homemade Hummus recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 200 calories, 6g protein (12%), 24g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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