Pine Nut Bread Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pine Nut Bread Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups ciabatta bread, crusts removed, cut 1/2-inch thick slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup red onions, julienned
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons torn fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, about 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat a grill.
Brush the bread slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill the bread on both sides until golden and crisp, remove from heat, cut into 1-inch cubes and put in a large bowl.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot add the thyme and rosemary sprigs, allow the herbs to infuse the oil. Put the tomatoes in a pan, toss until the skins split and become slightly charred, then put in bowl with bread. Add toasted pine nuts, red onions, balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with basil, parsley, and chives, toss together gently and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Nut Bread Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pine Nut Bread Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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