Vanilla Pistachio Fig Tart - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Vanilla Pistachio Fig Tart is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for decorating
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 8 fresh figs
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray four 3 3/4 inch (9. 5 centimeter) tart pans with cooking spray.
- In food processor, process nuts and vanilla bean to a fine texture. Sift flour and confectioner's sugar together, and add to nuts; pulse to combine. Add egg, egg white, butter, brandy, and lemon zest. Pulse to combine. Slice 6 figs into 3/4 inch (2 centimeter) thick slices, and stir into batter. Divide batter into tart pans. Cut remaining figs into thin slices, and arrange over batter in each tart pan.
- Bake until tarts are set and golden brown, about 40 minutes. When cool, sprinkle with additional confectioner's sugar.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Vanilla Pistachio Fig Tart 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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