Fava Bean and Mushroom Crostini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Fava Bean and Mushroom Crostini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Nutty fava beans get the spotlight here in this festive spring appetizer. Lemon and goat cheese balance the deep umami notes from the mushrooms.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shallots, quartered (about 4 ounces)
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 cups chopped oyster mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup shelled fava beans (about 1 pound unshelled)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3 ounces goat cheese (about 1/3 cup)
16 (1/4-ounce) thin, diagonal slices sourdough baguette, toasted

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots and thyme; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cook 4 minutes or until shallots are completely tender. Place shallots in a large bowl; leave thyme in pan. Increase heat to medium. Add mushrooms and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove thyme sprigs; discard. Add mushroom mixture to shallots in bowl.
Cook fava beans 1 minute in boiling water; drain and place immediately into ice water for 30 seconds. Drain well. Remove outer membranes from beans; discard membranes. Add beans, juice, 1/4 cup parsley leaves, pepper, and salt to mushroom mixture; toss well.
Combine milk, 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley, basil, rind, and cheese in a bowl. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture over top of each bread slice. Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon mushroom mixture.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fava Bean and Mushroom Crostini good for PCOS?

Yes, this Fava Bean and Mushroom Crostini recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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