Maple Root-Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Maple Root-Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

In Korea, cooks typically create stir-fries with just one kind of vegetable—lotus root, say, or potatoes. David Chang decided to break with tradition and stir-fry an assortment of vegetables, including Jerusalem artichokes and parsnips. Also unconventiona

Ingredients

1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 pound Jerusalem artichokes, scrubbed and sliced 1/3 inch thick
2 carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 parsnips, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 pound fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
1 cup (about 5 ounces) fresh lotus root, peeled and sliced, optional
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup soy sauce
A few drops of toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 °. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the canola oil until shimmering. Add the Jerusalem artichokes, carrots, parsnips and potatoes and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for about 20 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
Add the sliced lotus root to the skillet along with the maple syrup and soy sauce. Cook the vegetables over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce becomes syrupy and the vegetables are glazed, about 8 minutes. Stir the sesame oil, sesame seeds and sliced scallions into the vegetables and serve immediately.

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

Is Maple Root-Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Maple Root-Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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