Lunch: Grilled Manchego Cheese Sandwiches with Apple and Parsley-Walnut Spread

Recipe By: Melissa Rubel This is a vegetarian lunch option that can convert even the most stalwart meat eater to at least an occasional vegetarian meal.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Manchego Cheese Sandwiches with Apple and Parsley-Walnut Spread

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. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 c. walnuts
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 slice ciabatta
6 oz. Manchego cheese
8 slice cut from a small red apple

Instructions

In a food processor, pulse the parsley with the walnuts until finely chopped. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and process until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Lightly brush one side of each ciabatta slice with olive oil. Turn all of the slices over and top 4 of them with half of the Manchego, the apple slices and the remaining Manchego. Spread the parsley-walnut mixture on the remaining 4 ciabatta slices and close the sandwiches.
Heat a large griddle or skillet over moderate heat. Cook the sandwiches, turning once, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Serve at once.

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