Balsamic Roasted Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsps pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup asparagus
- 8 oz sweet onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cups sliced yellow summer squash
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 8 oz yellow sweet peppers
- 16 oz zucchini
- 8 oz baby carrots
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450 °F (220 °C).
- Line a baking pan with foil.
- Cut and slice all vegetables.
- Season with fresh ground salt and pepper.
- Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until vegetables are desired crispness.
- Note: vegetables should caramelize and be crispy.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Balsamic Roasted Vegetables contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
- Zucchini: Low in calories while providing vitamin C and potassium
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Balsamic Roasted Vegetables can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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