Peach and Blue Cheese Toasts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 4 slices country-style bread
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- 4 ounces blue cheese (such as Roquefort or Saint Agur), room temperature
- 2 cups (loosely packed) trimmed purslane or baby arugula
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Using the tip of a paring knife, score an X in the bottom of each peach. Cook in a large saucepan of boiling water just until skins begin to peel back where cut, about 1 minute.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Peel; cut over a small bowl into wedges, collecting juices. Add lemon juice and honey and toss to combine.
- Toast bread, brush with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt. Spread cheese on toast and top with peaches, leaving juices behind. Whisk 4 tablespoons oil into juices. Toss purslane with enough dressing to lightly coat in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Arrange over toasts.
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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