Grilled Panzanella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Carbs
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Recipe by Ian Knauer
To add a pungent touch of crunchiness to this classic Italian salad, after grilling the bread, rub it with garlic before tossing it with juicy tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups small to medium fresh basil leaves, divided
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 small Fresno chile or red jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, assorted colors and sizes
- 1 12-ounce loaf rustic or sourdough bread, cut into 1/2"-thick slices
- 1 garlic clove, halved
Instructions
- Purée 3/4 cup basil leaves and 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a blender until smooth and only tiny flecks of basil remain. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Strain mixture into bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much oil as possible; discard solids in strainer. Add shallot, chile, lemon zest, and lemon juice to basil oil; whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Return to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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