Grilled Tofu with Asiago and Walnut Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon (about 5 leaves), chopped fresh sage
- 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 5 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
- Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Cut the tofu in half diagonally to make 2 large triangles. Cut each large triangle in half to make 4 smaller triangles. Place the triangles, long side down, on a cutting board and carefully cut each into 3 slices. Brush the tofu triangles, on each side, with the extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the tofu for 2 minutes on each side.
- Carefully transfer the tofu to a serving platter. Spoon the pesto over the tofu and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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