Pear, Brie and Prosciutto Skewers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Bartlett pear, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 wedge triple-cream Brie, kept cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 5 to 6 slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise
- Serving suggestion: lavash bread or crackers
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the agave, lemon juice, allspice and cayenne. Add the pear cubes and gently toss to coat. Thread 1 cube of pear onto each skewer. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the skewers and cook until the pear becomes golden brown, about 30 seconds on each side. Remove the skewers from the skillet, add a cube of Brie to each, and thread the prosciutto the skewers. Serve immediately with lavash or crackers.
- Special equipment: wooden skewers
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Agave.
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. Agave, a sweetener derived from the core of the agave plant, is frequently highlighted in nutritional discussions due to i...
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