Open Faced PLT - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 6 slices whole-wheat or sourdough bread
- 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 3 cups arugula
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl to blend. Set the mayonnaise mixture aside.
- Toast the bread on a panini grill or griddle until golden brown. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over each slice of toast. Arrange the prosciutto over the toasts, dividing equally. Top with the arugula, then the tomatoes. Drizzle the oil over the sandwiches, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut the sandwiches into 3 equal pieces and serve.
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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