Mini Pear Brie Bites - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
- 1 pear, peeled, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 round (8 oz) Brie cheese, rind removed, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) chunks
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °F. Grease or spray 24 mini muffin cups. Unroll dough on work surface; press into 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 squares. Gently press squares into mini muffin cups (dough will not completely cover inside of cup; do not press too much).
- In small bowl, mix pear, brown sugar, red pepper and honey. Place 1 cheese chunk in each cup. Top with 1 heaping teaspoon pear mixture. Sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from muffin pans. Serve warm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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