Pork Burger with Pesto and Brie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pork Burger with Pesto and Brie
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Pork Burger with Pesto and Brie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Pork burgers pair well with any ingredients or spices you might add to a sausage or ham dish. Chef Amy Pressman loves pasta with hot Italian sausage and sauteed broccoli rabe, so for this burger she purees broccoli rabe for a pesto (you can substitute sto

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe or rapini
  • 1/3 c. grated Pecorino cheese
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 lb. ground pork
  • 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 lb. Brie
  • 4 hamburger rolls

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook until tender and bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
  2. Roughly chop broccoli rabe and transfer to a food processor. Add Pecorino, oil, pepper flakes, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pulse to make a coarse paste; set aside.
  3. Season pork patties all over with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Arrange patties on grill and cook, flipping once, until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  4. During the last few minutes of cooking, top burgers with Brie and toast buns on the grill until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Arrange burgers on buns, top with a large dollop of broccoli rabe mixture, and serve. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.

Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Pork Burger with Pesto and Brie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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