Moroccan Potato Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Moroccan Potato Casserole
Servings: 6
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by NIBLETS This is a very colorful dish, and a very tasty one. A dressing made from fresh herbs and spices give this vegetable dish a Moroccan flavor. It is a great vegan recipe!

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 pound tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Combine garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, cumin, and cayenne in a food processor bowl. Process until mixture forms a paste. Add herbs, and pulse a few times to blend. Add lemon juice, vinegar, and 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; blend. Season to taste with salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, peppers, and celery. Season with salt, and toss with herb sauce. Transfer to a large shallow baking dish. Scatter tomatoes among the potato mixture. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons oil over top, and cover with foil.
  4. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil. Continue baking until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

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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