Parmigiano and Herb-Fortified Stock - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Parmigiano and Herb-Fortified Stock
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 large rind trimmed from a hunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or a few small pieces rind perhaps saved-up
  • Herb bundle of several sprigs each fresh thyme, parsley and rosemary, tied
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced on angle
  • 2 carrots, sliced on angle
  • Peeled rind of 1 lemon
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 12 cups (3 quarts) water
  • Roasted Tomatoes
  • 24 ripe organic vine tomatoes or large plum tomatoes
  • Several cloves garlic, crushed
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling

Instructions

  1. Place the cheese rind, herb bundle, onion, celery, carrots, lemon rind, bay leaves, chicken stock, and water into a pot and bring to a bubble, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer at least 1 hour, and then remove the rind, herb bundle, and vegetables with a slotted spoon or strainer.
  2. Heat the oven to 500 degrees F.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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.

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