Mighty Greens Gazpacho - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Mighty Greens Gazpacho
Prep: 20 min
Servings: 5
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

95 Calories
5g Protein
12g Carbs
3.5g Fat
Any dark leafy green would work great in this soup. Get creative and enjoy this nutrition-packed lower carbohydrate side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (5 oz) bag any greens mix (spinach, baby kale, arugula, etc)
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1 Fat

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Mighty Greens Gazpacho contribute to your health goals:

  • Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
  • Kale: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress associated with PCOS
  • Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Mighty Greens Gazpacho can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Spinach, Basil.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial...

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