Asparagus Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Porcini Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Shelley Wiseman
Dried porcini give this vinaigrette a huge boost of flavor and marry beautifully with the asparagus and goat cheese for a spring-like first course. Serve this dish with sharp knives (like steak knives) so the toast and asparagus
Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
- 2 bunches (2 pounds) green asparagus (not pencil), ends trimmed to 6 inches
- 8 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
- 8 (1/2-inch thick) slices good quality bread, such as pain de mie, pullman or sourdough, crusts trimmed
Instructions
- Put dried mushrooms in a heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let stand 20 minutes. Pour mushrooms with liquid through a paper towel-lined sieve into a small saucepan. Transfer mushrooms to a cutting board and finely chop. Add vinegar, shallots, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and half of mushrooms to saucepan and boil mixture until it is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste. Sauce can be served warm or at room temperature.
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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