PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Caprese Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
250
Calories
8g
Protein
20g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Grocery list: ripe tomatoes, vegan mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper. This recipe has a low GI, as tomatoes have a GI of 15 and olive oil has no GI.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe tomatoes (US: 2 cups, Metric: 500g)
- 200g vegan mozzarella cheese (US: 1 cup, Metric: 200g)
- 20 fresh basil leaves (US: 1 cup, Metric: 20g)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (US: 2 tbsp, Metric: 30ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and vegan mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Arrange them on a platter, alternating and overlapping them.
- Tuck whole basil leaves in between the tomato and cheese slices.
- Drizzle the salad with extra virgin olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
This Vegan Caprese Salad is a great source of monounsaturated fats from the olive oil, which can help to improve insulin resistance, a common issue in PCOS. The tomatoes provide a good source of vitamin C and potassium, both important for heart health. The vegan mozzarella provides a source of calcium, important for bone health. This recipe is also low in GI, helping to keep blood sugar levels stable.
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