Minted Pea and Prosciutto Crostini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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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
- 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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