Mini Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Mini Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 7
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

90 Calories
3g Protein
11g Carbs
4g Fat
This is a foodie recipe, but it's still simple to make and takes just 15 minutes to cook. These mini tarts make a great holiday appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 14 mini fillo shells
  • 1 1/2 cups diced pears, skin on (about 2 small bosc pears)
  • 2 oz goat cheese
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Arrange thawed fillo cups on to a baking sheet. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together pears, goat cheese, egg whites and ground black pepper.
  4. Fill each fillo cup with a heaping tablespoon of pear mixture.
  5. Drizzle to top of each tart with a little balsamic vinegar.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve hot or room temperature.
  7. Chef Tip: Mini fillo cups can be found in your grocer’s freezer and are great to have on hand for last minute appetizers (both sweet and savory)!

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Mini Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts contribute to your health goals:

  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Mini Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

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