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Portobello Pesto Burgers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Portobello Pesto Burgers
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Portobello Pesto Burgers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
These hearty portobello burgers, topped with pesto and a carrot-fennel slaw, are satisfying, and easy to prepare in the toaster oven.

Ingredients

  • 4 portobello mushrooms
  • 1/4 c. sun-dried-tomato pesto
  • 4 whole-grain hamburger buns
  • 1 large ripe tomato
  • 1 log fresh goat cheese
  • 8 large fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare Portobello Burgers: Preheat toaster oven to 425 degrees F. Place portobellos on foil-lined toaster oven tray, rounded side up. Bake 14 minutes. Flip mushrooms; spread 1 tablespoon pesto evenly on each. Bake 10 minutes or until mushrooms are just tender.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare Carrot-Fennel Slaw: In large bowl, mix carrots, fennel, basil, oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
  3. Toast buns. Place 2 tomato slices on bottom of each bun. Top each with 1 portobello, 2 slices goat cheese, 2 basil leaves, and top of bun. Serve burgers with Carrot-Fennel Slaw.

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 Portobello Pesto Burgers 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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