Lunch: Endive Boats with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Ann Taylor Pittman Let the ripeness of your pears determine how long you cook them. Soft, juicy fruit will only need to cook a minute or two; underripe fruit will need to go longer.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Endive Boats with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts Recipe | MyRecipes

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. 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 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped red Bartlett or Anjou pear
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
16 Belgian endive leaves (2 heads)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pear; cook 2 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in honey. Cool 3 minutes; stir in salt, pepper, and cheese. Spoon about 2 teaspoons pear mixture into each leaf. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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