Lemon-Ricotta Beignets Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
Instructions
- Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 ºF on a candy thermometer. (As oil is heating, watch thermometer carefully and adjust heat to keep oil from getting too hot.) Line a large plate with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, stir together egg, sugar, ricotta, lemon zest, vanilla, flour and salt until smooth.
- Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry, turning once with tongs or a slotted spoon, until beignets are golden, 2 to 3 minutes total. Remove beignets with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate briefly to drain. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired, and serve immediately.
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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