Apricots with Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Apricots with Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 40
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Fresh goat cheese, deeply flavorful Blenheim apricots (tangier and sweeter than Turkish apricots) and stubby, rich Marcona almonds are worth using here, because in a recipe this simple, the flavors are really noticeable.

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

  1. Mix together cheese, 2 tsp. milk, and basil with a wooden spoon until spreadable. Thin with more milk if necessary.
  2. Spread a heaping 1/4 tsp. cheese on each apricot and top each with an almond. Drizzle with honey.
  3. *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).
  4. 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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