Honey-Roasted Carrots with Sesame Seeds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Honey-Roasted Carrots with Sesame Seeds
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Honey-Roasted Carrots with Sesame Seeds is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches baby carrots, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and put in the oven to heat. Spread the carrots in a single layer on the hot baking sheet. Combine the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey in a small bowl and pour over the carrots. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast the carrots until they start to blister, 10 minutes. Mix together the soy sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon honey in a small bowl. Drizzle the mixture over the hot carrots and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and sesame seeds and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Honey.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels an...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Honey-Roasted Carrots with Sesame Seeds recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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