African Cuisine and PCOS: Traditional Benefits
Discover how African cuisine's traditional ingredients and cooking methods can support PCOS management through nutrient-rich foods and balanced meals.
This delicious salad paired with a creamy, savory yogurt dressing is a cinch to prepare. The mouthwatering blend of veggies, tangy yogurt, and spices will delight your taste buds!
This recipe includes superfoods such as:
8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 avocado, diced
1 (15 oz) can low sodium black beans
2 cups seedless cucumber, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup Dannon® Light & Fit® Plain Greek Nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup cilantro
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
juice and zest of 1 lime
In a bowl, combine the lettuce, avocado, beans, cucumber, and onion, and set aside.
In another bowl, blend together the Dannon® Light & Fit® Plain Greek Nonfat yogurt, cilantro, spices, lime zest, and lime juice to make the dressing.
Toss the dressing with the vegetables and serve.
Choices/Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1 Lean Protein, 1 Fat
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per ONE Serving | ||
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Calories 215 kcal | ||
Fat 6 g | ||
Carbohydrate 29 g | ||
Protein 14 g | ||
Cholesterol 5 mg | ||
Saturated Fat 1 g | ||
Sodium 50 mg | ||
Sugar 8 g | ||
Fiber 10 g |
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