Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto with Beurre Blanc - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch asparagus (18 spears), trimmed
- 6 thin slices prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Beurre Blanc, recipe follows*
- *Cook's Note: The original Beurre Blanc recipe follows or try one of the variations included.
- Beurre Blanc
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Beurre Blanc Variations, recipes follow
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus spears trimming the spears to the same length.
- Bundle 3 asparagus stalks together and wrap each grouping with one slice of prosciutto, leaving the tips exposed. Drizzle the bundles with olive oil.
- Roast the bundles for 10 minutes, or until the asparagus ends and the prosciutto slices are crisp.
- Drizzle each prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundle with the prepared beurre blanc and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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