Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Maureen Callahan
Prepare the fig jam for this savory-meets-sweet appetizer up to three days in advance, and store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature, and assemble bruschetta just before serving. For smaller groups, use half the amou
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups chopped dried Mission figs (about 9 ounces)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped orange sections
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 40 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread baguette, toasted (about 8 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
- 5 teaspoons finely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until figs are tender. Uncover and cook 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
- Preheat broiler.
- Top each bread slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons fig mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoons goat cheese. Arrange bruschetta on a baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with walnuts. Broil 2 minutes or until nuts begin to brown. Serve warm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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