Pizzarelle (Honey-Soaked Matzo Fritters) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pizzarelle (Honey-Soaked Matzo Fritters)
Servings: 20
Dessert

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Katie Parla and Kristina Gill A few days a year, Boccione "Il Forno del Ghetto," the generations-old kosher bakery on Via Portico d'Ottavia, sells pizzarelle. The bakers make them only during Passover, and due to restrictions on working, the ba

Ingredients

  • 4 sheets matzo
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • Honey, for serving

Instructions

  1. Break the matzo into large pieces and place them in a medium bowl. Pour over about 1 1/2 cups water, being sure that the edges of the matzo are covered. Soak the pieces for 15 minutes, turning them every 5 minutes, until soft and damp and no hard bits remain.
  2. Drain and squeeze any excess water out of the matzo and transfer to a separate medium bowl. Add the egg yolk, sugar, pine nuts, raisins, orange zest, and salt and mix well. In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg white to stiff peaks. Gently fold the egg white into the matzo mixture until no streaks remain, taking care not to deflate.
  3. In a small skillet, heat 2 inches of neutral oil to 350 °F. Using two spoons or a small ice cream scoop, carefully drop small rounds of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once to ensure even cooking.
  4. Drain on paper towels for a few minutes, then transfer to a plate and drizzle with honey before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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