Roasted Winter Vegetables with Saffron Couscous - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Roasted Winter Vegetables with Saffron Couscous is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Judy Rosenblum and Neilly Rosenblum This twist on the traditional North African way of serving couscous calls for roasting vegetables in the oven instead of simmering them on the stove. This concentrates the vegetables' flavors and brings out t

Ingredients

1/2 lb. sunchokes
3 small carrots
3 small parsnips
2 medium sweet potatoes
4 shallots
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
kosher salt
2 1/4 c. water
1/2 c. dried currants
1 bay leaf
1 c. couscous
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
.13 tsp. saffron threads
Chopped cilantro
chopped pistachios

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the sunchokes, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, shallots, olive oil, lemon zest, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and crushed red pepper. Season generously with salt. Roast the vegetables for about 30 minutes, until tender and browned in spots.
Stir 1 cup of the water into the vegetables and scatter the currants and bay leaf on top. Roast for about 10 more minutes, until the currants are plump and the vegetables are saucy. Discard the bay leaf.
Meanwhile, put the couscous in a large heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the remaining 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil with the butter. Remove from the heat, add the saffron and a generous pinch of salt and let stand for 5 minutes. Bring the water back to a boil and pour it over the couscous. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and season with salt.
Transfer the couscous to plates and spoon the roasted vegetables and their juices on top. Garnish with chopped cilantro and pistachios and serve. Looking for vegetable recipes? Try our best asparagus recipes, eggplant recipes, or zucchini recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roasted Winter Vegetables with Saffron Couscous good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roasted Winter Vegetables with Saffron Couscous 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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