Turkey and Earl Grey Honey Butter Tea Sandwiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Earl Grey tea (1 bag), finely ground
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and coarsely shredded
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 16 thin slices pumpernickel bread
- 3/4 pound sliced smoked turkey
Instructions
- In a mini food processor or in a bowl, blend the butter, honey, ground tea and salt. In a medium bowl, toss the apple with the lemon juice. Squeeze out any excess liquid and pulse or mix the apple into the honey butter.
- Spread a scant 1/2 tablespoon of the apple butter onto each slice of pumpernickel bread. Top half of the slices with the smoked turkey and close the sandwiches. Using a sharp serrated knife, trim off the bread crusts. Cut the sandwiches into 4 triangles, transfer to a plate and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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