Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Bring life back into your lunch with Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches. Deli ham gets dressed up with a pesto-mayonnaise mixture, fontina cheese, and basil leaves.

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons jarred refrigerated pesto sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
8 sourdough bakery bread slices
16 Fontina cheese slices (about 1/2 lb.)
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
16 thin deli ham slices (about 1/2 lb.)
12 fresh basil leaves
8 Bibb lettuce leaves

Instructions

Stir together first 3 ingredients.
Spread 1 side of each bread slice generously with mayonnaise mixture. Layer cheese, bell pepper strips, ham, basil, and lettuce on half of bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise mixture sides down. Cut sandwiches in half.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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