Grilled Ciabatta with Ricotta and Snap Peas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 loaf ciabatta, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces on the diagonal
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound sugar snap peas
- 1/3 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Sea salt flakes, such as Maldon, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the sliced ciabatta with a little olive oil. Place on the grill pan and cook until toasted and grill marks form, about 2 minutes per side. Combine the ricotta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chives, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil Add the snap peas and cook for 3 minutes. Immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water until cold. Remove and pat dry. Cut half of the peas lengthwise (leave the other half whole). Combine the cut and whole peas with the basil and mint in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and toss to coat. Place the grilled ciabatta on a serving dish. Add a dollop of the ricotta mixture to each piece and then top with some snap pea salad. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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