Exotic Mushroom and Walnut Pate - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Lunch

This Exotic Mushroom and Walnut Pate is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by w I got this recipe from a winery at a tasting. It is so delicious on French bread with some wine. For a chunkier consistency, you can fold in additional chopped walnuts at the end. I couldn't stop eating it at the tasting and neither could any

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup minced shallots
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, chopped
1/4 pound crimini mushrooms, chopped
1/4 pound portobello mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon roasted garlic puree
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
In a large saute pan, cook shallots in butter over medium heat until translucent. Then add chopped mushrooms, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Process toasted walnuts and olive oil in a blender or food processor until mixture forms a thick paste. Spoon in the cooked mushroom mixture, and process to desired texture.
Pack mixture into well-oiled ramekins or bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Crimini Mushrooms, Nuts, Walnuts.

Crimini mushrooms are a tasty way of loading up on vitamins B2. Vitamin B2 plays an integral role in normal thyroid function and metabolism, which is vital for those with PCOS, as those with the disorder also tend to have a thyroid that doesn’t produce sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in sufficient quantities (Reference: http://www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/treatment/vitamins.html). Getting sufficient Vitamin B2 allows androgen and testosterone to be better restrained, preventing them from causing...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Exotic Mushroom and Walnut Pate good for PCOS?

Yes, this Exotic Mushroom and Walnut Pate recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 16 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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