Edamame and Shrimp Bruschetta Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Edamame and Shrimp Bruschetta Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 pound small cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 8 slices whole-grain country bread, 1/2-inch thick
- Fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme and/or chives, chopped, optional
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add edamame and cook until soft but not mushy, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Pulse edamame, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, garlic, scallions and lemon juice in a food processor several times until coarsely pureed. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until puree just comes together. Toss shrimp with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place a rack 4 to 5 inches from heat source and preheat broiler. Brush bread slices with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and sprinkle with salt. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until bread turns golden, watching carefully to prevent burning, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip bread and toast other side until lightly golden, another minute or so. Spread edamame mixture on oiled side of bread, top with shrimp and herbs, if desired, and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Edamame and Shrimp Bruschetta Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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