Squash-and-Kale Toasts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Squash-and-Kale Toasts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 small delicata squash (2 pounds)—peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound kale—thick stems and ribs discarded, leaves coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread
- 4 ounces shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (1 1/2 loose cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °. In a medium bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly browned.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the kale and cook until it is wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic slices and cook until the kale is tender, about 3 minutes longer. Season the kale with salt and pepper. Add the squash and toss gently to combine.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan. Brush the bread with olive oil and grill over high heat, turning once, until toasted. Mound the squash and kale on the toasts, top with the shaved cheese and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Squash-and-Kale Toasts recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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