Panzanella (Stale Bread Summer Entree) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Panzanella (Stale Bread Summer Entree) is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces stale bread (3 to 4 days old), sliced*
- Cold water, as needed
- 4 vine-ripened tomatoes or Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped medium fine
- 1 European cucumber, halved and sliced into half moons
- 2 handfuls fresh basil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Red wine vinegar
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add the stale bread to a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let the bread soak for 45 minutes.
- Remove the bread from the water and discard the water. With your hands squeeze it dry, removing the excess water, while breaking into big crumbs.
- In a serving bowl, add the bread, tomatoes, onion, cucumbers, fresh basil, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Add the vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil when, fork at hand, you are ready to attack your dish, not 1 minute before then!
- NotesDo not use sourdough bread.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Panzanella (Stale Bread Summer Entree) 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.
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