Lemon-Basil Antipasto Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Antipasto means "before the meal." Each ingredient is called an "antipasti." Provolone is usually packaged in half-moon shapes and found on the specialty cheese aisle. We prefer the taste and texture of provolone cheese labeled "sharp" (or "piquant") over
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound sharp provolone cheese, cut into 8 wedges
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 8 pepperoncini peppers
- 4 radishes, cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 12 thin Genoa salami slices
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil*
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- Breadsticks, crackers, or sliced Italian bread
Instructions
- Arrange provolone cheese and next 5 ingredients on a serving platter; drizzle with olive oil. Squeeze juice from lemon over antipasto, and sprinkle with next 3 ingredients. Serve immediately with breadsticks, crackers, or sliced Italian bread.
- *2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley may be substituted.
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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