Side Dish: Beet Pesto Salad

Roasted beets with feta cheese and pesto.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 60 mins

Total Time: 75 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Nuts, Basil

Health benefits of Beet Pesto Salad

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.

Ingredients

3 beets
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 basil leaves
5 oz feta cheese
3 tbsps olive oil

Instructions

1. Rinse and peel beets. Place on foil with garlic cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

2. Wrap foil tightly about beets and garlic. Roast in a 400 °F (205 °C) oven for 1 hour.

3. Remove beets and allow to cool. Place garlic, basil, pine nuts, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in food processor and blend until smooth.

4. Chop beets into 1/2" cubes. Combine cubed beets, feta cheese, and pesto in a bowl and mix to coat.

5. Allow composed salad to cool in fridge for 4 hours to allow flavors to mingle. Enjoy.