Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound seedless mixed green and black grapes, stems discarded
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 rosemary sprigs, plus chopped fresh rosemary for garnish
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Flaky sea salt
- Pepper
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- Twelve 1/2-inch-thick baguette slices
- 3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- Honey
- Finely grated lemon zest, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °. On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, toss the grapes with the vinegar, rosemary sprigs and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grapes are softened and the skins start to pop.
- Meanwhile, spread the pine nuts in a pie plate and roast in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden. Brush the baguette slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Arrange on a baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- To assemble the crostini, dollop 1 tablespoon of the ricotta onto each toast. Spoon the warm grapes on top and sprinkle with the pine nuts. Arrange on a platter and top with a drizzle of honey and some lemon zest. Sprinkle the crostini with salt and garnish with chopped rosemary.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Nuts.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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