Lunch: Pine Nut and Feta Cheese Ball

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This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts

Health benefits of Pine Nut and Feta Cheese Ball

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. 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.

Ingredients

4 ounces room-temperature cream cheese
4 ounces room-temperature feta, crumbled
2 tablespoons room-temperature unsalted butter
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons oregano leaves
2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Salt
3/4 cup chopped toasted pine nuts

Instructions

Process 4 ounces room-temperature cream cheese, 4 ounces room-temperature feta, crumbled, and 2 tablespoons room-temperature unsalted butter in a food processor until smooth. Pulse in 2 tablespoons capers, 2 tablespoons oregano leaves, 2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds, and 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; season with salt. Scrape into a small plastic wrap-lined bowl; gather up plastic around cheese, shaping into a ball. Chill until firm, 3-12 hours.
Unwrap cheese ball and roll in 3/4 cup chopped toasted pine nuts just before serving. Serve with crackers.

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