Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices
- 1 large tomato, cut into 4 slices
- 8 large fresh basil leaves
- Black pepper
- 2 lemons, halved
Instructions
- Brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil. Divide mozzarella, tomato, and basil among 4 eggplant slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; top with remaining 4 eggplant slices.
- Place eggplant sandwiches and lemon halves on greased grill rack. Grill over medium-high heat (350 ° to 400 °) for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cheese melts and eggplant is cooked through. Serve immediately with grilled lemon halves.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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