Avocado-Cucumber Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Avocado-Cucumber Dip is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 55 calories, 2g protein, and 3g carbs per serving. Ready in 19 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- ½ small avocado
- 1 pickling cucumber (such as Kirby); or 1/3 small cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or ¼ teaspoon dried mint, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/ 8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until the desired consistency (slightly chunky or smooth).
- Finely chop the pickling cucumber or peel, seed, and finely chop the regular cucumber. (You should get about 1/3 cup.) Stir the cucumber and remaining ingredients into the avocado. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
- Cook’s Tip: Store leftover avocado by sprinkling the exposed surface with fresh lemon juice, lime juice, or white vinegar. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and refrigerate. It should keep for 1-2 days.
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 Avocado-Cucumber Dip contribute to your health goals:
- Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Avocado-Cucumber Dip 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: Avocado.
Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals with PCOS. This creamy, versatile fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But how exactly does avocado benefit those managing PCOS symptoms? Healthy Fats Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to improve heart health and reduce inflammation. These healthy fats help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which is crucial for managing insulin re...
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Avocado-Cucumber Dip recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 55 calories per serving with 2g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 19 minutes total. Prep time is 19 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 55 calories, 2g protein (15%), 3g carbs, 3.5g fat. Plus 2g 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 55 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Snack
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment