Grilled Summer Panini Sandwich - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Grilled Summer Panini Sandwich is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Our Grilled Summer Panini Sandwich is filled with Italian-style ingredients, including grilled zucchini, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and fresh basil leaves.

Ingredients

8 slice yellow zucchini or summer squash
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
4 lengths of ciabatta bread or ciabatta rolls
1/4 c. Italian dressing
12 slice prosciutto
10 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese
8 slice ripe tomato
12 large fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat an electric sandwich press or a stovetop grill pan. Brush squash slices with oil. Place slices, a few at a time, on sandwich press; close lid. Grill 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender (if using an open grill pan, turn slices halfway through grilling). Grill remaining slices. Remove squash to a plate; season with salt and pepper
Brush cut sides of rolls with some of the Italian dressing. For each sandwich, place 2 zucchini slices on bottom halves of bread, folding to fit. Top with 3 slices prosciutto, then slices of mozzarella cheese. Place 2 yellow squash slices over cheese, then top with 2 tomato slices. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Top with 3 basil leaves and dressed bread tops.
Grill sandwiches in sandwich press or on grill pan with a weight on top 3 to 5 minutes, until pressed and crusty. Halve sandwiches on the diagonal.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Summer Panini Sandwich good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Summer Panini Sandwich 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 4 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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