Honey-Peppered Goat Cheese with Fig Balsamic Drizzle - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (11-oz.) package or 4 (3-oz.) logs fresh goat cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Fig balsamic vinegar* or balsamic vinegar
- Garnish: fresh thyme
- Lahvosh or other cracker bread
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice goat cheese in 1/2"-thick slices. Place cheese in an 11" x 7" dish or other serving platter. Drizzle with oil. Combine honey and pepper; drizzle over cheese. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. thyme leaves. Cover and chill up to 2 days.
- Remove cheese from refrigerator 1 hour before serving. Just before serving, drizzle a little vinegar over cheese. Garnish, if desired. Serve with lahvosh or other specialty cracker bread.
- *Find fig balsamic vinegar at Williams-Sonoma or other cook stores.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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