Apricots with Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese such as Laura Chenel, at room temperature
- About 2 tsp. milk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 40 dried apricots, preferably Blenheim*
- 40 almonds, preferably Marcona or Marchini*
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Mix together cheese, 2 tsp. milk, and basil with a wooden spoon until spreadable. Thin with more milk if necessary.
- Spread a heaping 1/4 tsp. cheese on each apricot and top each with an almond. Drizzle with honey.
- *Find dried Blenheims and Spanish Marcona almonds (or California-grown Marchini, which are similar) at well-stocked grocery stores, or order Blenheims from B&R Farms (brfarms. com) and Marchini from J. Marchini Farms (marchinialmond. com).
- Make ahead: 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature, and drizzle with honey before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Basil.
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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