Spring Panzanella with Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spring Panzanella with Asparagus
Servings: 8
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • Four thin slices of peasant bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 2 pounds fat asparagus, peeled
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups packed young mustard greens or chicory
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound ricotta salata, thinly sliced and crumbled
  • 1 watermelon radish or 2 large red radishes, very thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °. Put the eggs in a saucepan of water and bring to a simmer over moderately high heat. Simmer for 6 minutes. Drain the saucepan and fill it with cold water. Crack the eggs all over and let stand in the water for 1 minute. Peel and thickly slice the eggs; the yolks will be barely cooked but not runny.
  2. Spread the bread pieces on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for about 12 minutes, until crisp.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, cool and cut the asparagus in half lengthwise.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of oil with the vinegar; season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus, toasted bread, greens, onion and cheese. Drizzle with the dressing and toss. Garnish with the eggs and radish and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...

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