Cilantro Pesto Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 oz reduced fat sour cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 3 cups cilantro, leaves and stems intact
- 1 clove garlic, whole
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
- Chop cilantro, garlic and walnuts in a food processor for 25 seconds.
- With machine running, add olive oil in a steady stream.
- Add sour creme, lemon juice and salt. Pulse to combine.
- Serve or refrigerate until needed.
- Note: keeps 5 days in the refrigerator and in the freezer for a month.
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 Cilantro Pesto Dip contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Walnut: Studies show walnuts may improve lipid profiles in women with PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated 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 Cilantro Pesto 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: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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