Parmesan Crostini with Spinach-Pesto Spread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 48

Lunch

This Parmesan Crostini with Spinach-Pesto Spread is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Cheesy little appetizer rounds get an easy start with Pillsbury® refrigerated crusty French loaf, served with creamy spinach spread.

Ingredients

1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach
4 oz cream cheese (half of 8-oz package), softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 can (11 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crusty French loaf
1/4 cup Crisco® Pure Olive Oil

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. Spray 2 large cookie sheets with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray.
Cook spinach in microwave as directed on box. Drain spinach; cool 5 minutes. Carefully squeeze spinach with paper towels to drain completely.
In food processor, place spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, pesto, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover; process until well blended. Cover; refrigerate while preparing crostini.
In small bowl, mix cheese and garlic; set aside. Place loaf of dough on cutting board. Using sharp serrated knife, cut dough into 1/4-inch slices; place 1/2 inch apart on cookie sheets. Press slices with fingers into 2-inch rounds. Brush rounds with 2 tablespoons of the oil; sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture.
Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven; turn crostini. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool 5 minutes. Serve warm with spinach-pesto spread.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parmesan Crostini with Spinach-Pesto Spread good for PCOS?

Yes, this Parmesan Crostini with Spinach-Pesto Spread 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 48 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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