Lunch: Holiday Veggie Platter with Hummus ? Quick Recipe

Holiday Veggie Platter with Hummus ? Quick Recipe, Nov/Dec 2013

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Holiday Veggie Platter with Hummus ? Quick Recipe

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

2 red peppers, sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
3 cups broccoli florets
3 cups sugar snap peas
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 ¼ cup packaged, roasted red pepper hummus

Instructions

Arrange vegetables on a large, round platter. Alternate red vegetables with green vegetables in a circle on platter.
Place hummus in a small bowl in center of platter.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Choose a gluten-free hummus and this dish can be made gluten-free.

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