Honey-Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb. parsnips
- 1 1/4 lb. carrots
- 1 celery root
- 1 1/4 lb. golden beets
- 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. honey
- 6 thyme sprigs
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss root vegetables with oil, honey, and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Divide between 2 large, sturdy rimmed baking sheets. Cover with foil and roast 40 minutes, shifting pans once, until vegetables are tender. Remove foil and roast 10 minutes longer, until glazed. Return to bowl and stir in vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Serve right away.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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