Grilled-Fruit Bruschetta with Honey Mascarpone - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
This knife-and-fork dessert is a fantastic showcase for seasonal fruit at its peak; caramelizing the fruit on the grill intensifies its flavor. The grilled bread served alongside soaks up the sweet juices.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. dried lavender buds
- 4 large apricots
- 4 nectarines
- 1/2 lb. sweet cherries
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 c. mascarpone
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 8 slice peasant bread
- 8 rosemary skewers
Instructions
- Put the sugar and lavender in a spice grinder and grind to a powder. In a large bowl, combine the lavender sugar with the apricots, nectarines, cherries, lemon juice, orange zest, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Toss well and season lightly with salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir the mascarpone with the honey, and season with pepper. Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil.
- Light a grill. Thread the fruit onto the rosemary skewers; reserve any juices in the bowl. Grill the bread over high heat until lightly charred and crisp, about 30 seconds per side. Grill the fruit skewers over moderate heat, basting a few times with the reserved juices, until lightly charred and just tender, about 4 minutes per side.
- Spread the honey mascarpone on the grilled bread and halve each slice. Transfer to a platter. Slide the fruit off the skewers onto the bread, drizzle some of the juices over the fruit, and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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