Polpette Di Peppe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Polpette Di Peppe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Italian bread, crust removed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- Bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 cups tomato puree
Instructions
- Soak the bread in the milk for a few minutes, and remove excess milk by squeezing the bread with your hands. Break up the bread into small pieces and add to a mixing bowl with the ground pork, ground beef, raisins, pine nuts, parsley, basil, Parmigiano cheese, and salt and pepper.
- Add the eggs, and mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. With your hands, shape the meatballs into the size of golf balls.
- In a large pot, heat the extra-virgin olive oil and cook the onion until translucent. Add the wine, and tomato puree, and bring it to a boil. Add the uncooked meatballs to the pot and let cook on medium heat until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Basil.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Polpette Di Peppe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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