Chestnut Flour Cake: Castagnaccio - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 2 ounces raisins
- 16 ounces sweet chestnut flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- Pinch salt
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for pan
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig, leaves picked
- 1 ounce chopped walnuts
- 1 ounce pine nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the raisins in a ramekin of water to soften for 20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the chestnut flour. Add the sugar, orange zest, and pinch of salt, mix well and then gently start adding the water to the mix.
- Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture well making sure to eliminate any lumps, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil, and half of the raisins and mix again.
- Lightly oil an 11-inch pie plate with 2-inch sides with olive oil and pour in the batter it should be no more than 1/3-inch thick. Sprinkle the cake with rosemary leaves, the remaining softened raisins, walnuts, and pine nuts. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and bake for about 40 minutes.
- NotesThis cake is very rooted in Tuscan traditions. There is no yeast, so it won't rise at all. The flavor is very specific, not really kid-friendly, but it grows on you as you develop your Tuscan palate. This flat-cake is usually served with wine and not with coffee, as you truly need to wash this one down!
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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