Baby Artichoke Antipasto Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Baby Artichoke Antipasto Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Baby artichokes grow on the same plant as large artichokes; they're just the smaller buds. Prep and Cook Time: about 45 minutes, plus overnight chilling. Notes: Mozzarella balls come in various sizes. Those labeled ciliegine (Italian for "little cherries"

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-sodium or homemade chicken broth
About 2 tsp. kosher salt
3 bay leaves
About 15 small fresh thyme sprigs, divided
3 or 4 small garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 lemons
24 baby artichokes
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (see Notes)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Red-pepper Pine Nut Aioli

Instructions

Put broth, 2 cups water, 2 tsp. salt, bay leaves, half of the thyme sprigs, the garlic, and peppercorns in a large pot. Halve 1 of the lemons, squeeze juice from both halves into pot, and drop in juiced rinds.
Working with 1 artichoke at a time, snap off outer leaves (about half of it; be ruthless) down to the yellowish core. Trim 1/2 in. from leaf points and trim stem to about 1/2 in. Drop into broth mixture.
Bring artichokes in broth mixture almost to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until leaves are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, covered; then chill overnight and up to 3 days.
Let artichokes come to room temperature (about 1 hour). Drain artichokes, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove cooked thyme sprigs. Divide artichokes and mozzarella balls among serving plates, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. With a zester or a Microplane, shred about 1 tsp. zest from remaining lemon and scatter over plates along with remaining thyme sprigs. Serve with red-pepper pine nut aioli and crusty bread.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 3-artichoke serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baby Artichoke Antipasto Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Baby Artichoke Antipasto Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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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