Crispy Rolls of Asparagus with Prosciutto and Parmesan - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 stalks asparagus, peeled and trimmed
- Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 to 8 slices of prosciutto (8- by 3-inches)
- 5 to 6 sheets phyllo dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 pinches of freshly ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 ° F. Prepare an ice-water bath in a large bowl. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until slightly tender but still very green, about 30 seconds. Gently lift the asparagus out and put in the ice-water bath to cool. Drain and pat dry.
- Season each asparagus stalk with salt and pepper. Using about 1 1/2 slices prosciutto for each asparagus stalk, tightly wrap each stalk in the prosciutto.
- Place a sheet of phyllo on a work surface. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Place an asparagus wrapped in prosciutto along the shorter edge of the dough. Tightly wrap the asparagus in the phyllo and trim off any leftover dough. Repeat with the remaining asparagus. Brush each roll with butter and sprinkle with or roll them in Parmesan. Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown. Cut each roll at an angle into 8 pieces and serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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