Cauliflower Mash - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Try this cauliflower-potato mash as an alternative to standard mashed potatoes. Cauliflower delivers a unique texture and mild flavor that's not only delightful, but lighter on calories than classic mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 large Yukon gold potato
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 c. water
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 c. loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 tsp. grated fresh lemon peel
- salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place potato and cauliflower in 4-quart saucepan. Add water; cover and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until potato and cauliflower are fork-tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain vegetables, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
- In same saucepan, heat oil and garlic over medium-low heat about 1 minute or until garlic is just golden, stirring. Reduce heat to low; return vegetables to saucepan. With potato masher or slotted spoon, coarsely mash vegetables, adding some reserved cooking liquid if mixture seems dry. Stir in parsley, lemon peel, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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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