Lunch: Pesto, Tomato, and Mozzarella Sandwich

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Pesto, Tomato, and Mozzarella Sandwich

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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

6 cups Basil Leaves (more If Needed!)
1/4 cup Rougly Chopped Raw Almonds (can Sub Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Or Pecans)
1/3 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 clove Garlic, Peeled
1 cup Olive Oil (more If Needed For Consistency)
4 whole Ciabatta Rolls, Crisped In Oven According To Package Directions, Then Cooled And Sliced In Half
1 whole Large Tomato, Sliced Thick
4 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella, Thickly Sliced

Instructions

To make the pesto, add the basil, almonds, Parmesan, and salt to the bowl of a food processor or a blender. Use a microplane zester to grate in the garlic clove (or use a garlic press). Turn the machine on and drizzle in the olive oil until totally incorporated. Check the consistency of the pesto, then add either more olive oil or more basil leaves, depending on what it needs. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
To build the sandwich, spread some pesto on the cut side of both halves of each ciabatta roll. Lay a thick tomato slice on the bottom halves, followed by a thick slice of mozzarella. Top with the other ciabatta halves and serve immediately!
* Can press sandwiches in a panini press if preferred!

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