Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto Stack - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, divided
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 8 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each
- 4 slices (4 ounces) fresh mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup walnuts until finely chopped. Add 2 cups basil and garlic, and pulse while slowly adding 1/2 cup oil, scraping down sides as needed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add Parmesan; season with salt and black pepper; process until pesto is well combined. Heat oven to 400 °F. Brush eggplant slices with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with sea salt; roast on a baking sheet, turning once, until tender and golden, 20 minutes. Top each with 1 tablespoon pesto. Alternately layer 2 eggplant slices, 2 tomato slices and 1 slice mozzarella. (Refrigerate any remaining pesto for another use.) Divide balsamic vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons walnuts and basil leaves among stacks.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts, 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. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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