Asparagus and Chive Tart - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator overnight
- All-purpose flour, for rolling out pastry
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 c. freshly grated fontina cheese
- 2 tbsp. Chopped chives
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. asparagus, washed and trimmed
- Maldon sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line half sheet pan with parchment paper. Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface to 10-x-16" rectangle. Using a sharp paring knife, gently score a 3/4" border, carefully cutting halfway through pastry. Using a fork, gently prick center area all over, every 1 inch. Brush border lightly with egg wash and bake 10 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl combine Parmesan, fontina, chives, eggs, 1 tablespoon heavy cream and black pepper. Spread cheese mixture evenly across center of puff pastry, leaving a 3/4" border. Evenly arrange asparagus across center of pastry, alternating direction and avoiding the border.
- Lightly drizzle asparagus with olive oil and bake until pastry is golden brown and asparagus is fork tender, 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Maldon sea salt and serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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