Black Widow Goat Cheese Log - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Black Widow Goat Cheese Log is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 very large shallots, thinly sliced (2 cups)
- 10 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 ounces Greek feta cheese, at room temperature
- Black sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 piquillo pepper, for garnish
- 6-inch painted twigs, for spider legs
- Crackers, flat breads and bread sticks
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Scrape the shallots into a food processor and let cool. Add the goat cheese, cream cheese and feta and puree until smooth. Scrape the cheese into a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Shape one third of the cheese mixture into a ball and roll in black sesame seeds to coat; shape the remaining two-thirds into a larger ball and coat with black sesame seeds. On a serving board, press the balls together to form the head and body of a spider. Cut the piquillo pepper into 2 small triangles and place them on the body in an hourglass shape. Serve with crackers, flat breads or bread sticks.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Black Widow Goat Cheese Log recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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