Marinated Feta With Roasted Lemon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Claire Saffitz
Try this with white beans on toast, in salads, or puréed and spread on pita.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, sliced, seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 ounces feta, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 dried chiles de árbol or other dried red chiles, lightly crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F. Toss lemon slices and 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet; roast until caramelized and lightly charred in a few spots, 10 –12 minutes; let cool.
- Combine lemon slices, feta, chiles, bay leaves, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 cup oil in a small dish; season with pepper. Cover; chill 12 hours.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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