Turnip, Potato, and Smoked Mackerel Gratin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Turnip, Potato, and Smoked Mackerel Gratin is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Paul Flynn Editor's note: This recipe is adapted from chef Paul Flynn of The Tannery in Dungarvan, Ireland.The French regard rutabaga as animal feed, but the Irish know better and use it in numerous beloved dishes. In this recipe, the root vege

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
2/3 cups whole milk
1 garlic clove, crushed and peeled
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
1 pound rutabaga, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 freshly grated nutmeg
4 smoked mackerel fillets, broken into pieces

Instructions

Arrange oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 °F. Butter 9-inch-diameter pie plate.
In small heavy saucepan, combine cream, milk, and garlic. Bring to boil over moderately high heat, then remove from heat and set aside.
Layer 1/4 of potatoes in baking dish in concentric circles, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, then pour 1/2 cup cream mixture over. Repeat process using rutabaga instead of potatoes to make second layer.
Scatter mackerel pieces over root vegetables and top with 1/2 cup cream mixture. Make another layer of rutabaga, then final layer of potatoes, topping final layer with remaining 2/3 cup cream mixture.
Bake until potatoes are tender when pierced with knife and top is golden, about 45 to 55 minutes. Let gratin stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turnip, Potato, and Smoked Mackerel Gratin good for PCOS?

Yes, this Turnip, Potato, and Smoked Mackerel Gratin 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 4 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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