Grilled Halloumi and Cherry Tomatoes with Mint Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by /contributors/joanne-weir
Halloumi, a firm, mild cheese from Cyprus, is sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Greek markets.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes
- 12 ounces Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 2-inch-thick slices
- 12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine mint, 3/4 cup basil, Parmesan, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, and pine nuts in processor. Blend until smooth. Season pesto with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread tomatoes onto skewers. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Grill skewers until tomato skins crack, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grill Halloumi until golden, 2 minutes per side. Transfer cheese to platter.
- Remove tomatoes from skewers and scatter over cheese. Top with dollops of pesto. Sprinkle with sliced basil and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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