Minted Pea and Prosciutto Crostini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Minted Pea and Prosciutto Crostini
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Minted Pea and Prosciutto Crostini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Bright minted peas and prosciutto are the perfect crostini topping for spring entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. fresh or frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. Chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 lb. thinly sliced prosciutto
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook peas in boiling salted water until tender, then drain. In a medium bowl, lightly mash peas with the back of a fork. Add olive oil, mint, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. To serve, divide prosciutto among crostini and top with pea mixture. Looking for party-ready recipes? Try our top guacamole recipes, birthday cakes, or punch recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Minted Pea and Prosciutto Crostini 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.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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