This Sesame Cauliflower is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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Break cauliflower into large florets, and put in a large bowl. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce and brown sugar together until slightly dissolved. Mix in corn starch and water, and whisk together until corn starch dissolves. Whisk in teriyaki marinade.
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Pour soy-teriyaki mixture over cauliflower, and toss with clean hands until well covered. Pour cauliflower onto a baking sheet, pouring any remaining marinade over the cauliflower on the pan.
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Roast cauliflower until nicely browned and the sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a plate and garnish with sesame seeds.
Why this Sesame Cauliflower works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Sesame Cauliflower that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sesame Cauliflower recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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