Roasted Carrots and Asparagus with Almond Gremolata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 small thin carrots
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 1-lb. bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1/3 c. roasted unsalted almonds
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Add the asparagus to the pan, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon oil and toss to combine. Roast until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse together the almonds, garlic and lemon zest until roughly chopped. Add the parsley and pulse to roughly chop. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the lemon juice. Scatter over the roasted vegetables before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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