Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Spicy Aioli - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston
An appetizer too easy not to make: Roast quartered Brussels sprouts until they're charred and crispy and serve with a three-ingredient aioli.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered (halved if large)
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On a large baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast until crispy and seared, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make aioli: In a small bowl mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper.
- Serve Brussels sprouts on a platter with aioli.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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