Low Sodium Sugar Free Pickles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Low Sodium Sugar Free Pickles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 15 calories, and 4g carbs per serving. Ready in 38 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoons dry dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Stevia
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cucumbers, sliced to ¼ inch rounds (about 60 slices)
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine vinegar, peppercorns, coriander seeds, dill, Stevia, salt, and pepper flakes (optional) in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and set aside.
- Combine the cucumbers, onions, and garlic, and tightly pack into a quart-sized glass jar with a lid or a Tupperware container with a lid. Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers and onions, and ensure all vegetables are completely submerged.
- Close the lid tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 day before serving.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Verify that the ingredients that you are using are gluten-free and this dish can be gluten-free.
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 Low Sodium Sugar Free Pickles contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 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 Low Sodium Sugar Free Pickles 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Low Sodium Sugar Free Pickles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 15 calories per serving, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 38 minutes total. Prep time is 18 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 15 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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 10 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.
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