Fresh Figs with Ibérico Ham and Goat Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 fresh figs, stemmed and halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup ruby port
- Black pepper
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
- 4 ounces very thinly sliced dry-cured ham, such as jamon iberico or serrano, torn into 16 long strips
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 16 marcona or roasted almonds
- Small mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange the figs cut side up on a plate. Drizzle with the port and season with black pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, using a fork, blend the goat cheese with the honey, scallion and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Dollop small spoonfuls of the goat cheese on the fig halves. Wrap each cheese-topped fig half in a strip of ham and transfer to a platter. Drizzle the figs with olive oil, top with the almonds, mint and sea salt and serve.
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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