Grape Ricotta Crostini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups red grapes, washed and dried
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh ricotta, store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1 loaf crusty Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Combine the grapes, honey and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a bowl and mix to coat the grapes. Place the coated grapes on a rimmed baking sheet and add the thyme sprigs, salt and pepper. Roast until the grapes turn a brighter purple, 7 to 15 minutes (depending on the size of the grapes). In another bowl, add the ricotta, mascarpone, sugar and vanilla and mix until well combined. Heat a grill pan on medium heat. Pour the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil on a plate. Dip both sides of the bread onto the oil and transfer to the grill pan. Grill on both sides until grill marks appear, a few minutes. To serve, spread the ricotta mixture on the crostini and top with the roasted grapes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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