This Potato Fennel Gratin is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 450 °F with rack in lower third of oven. Butter a 2-quart shallow flameproof gratin pan or baking dish (not glass.)
-
Cut fronds from fennel and chop enough to measure 1 tablespoon. Set aside. Cut off and discard stalks. Quarter fennel lengthwise and cut very thinly with slicer into a large bowl.
-
Peel potatoes and cut very thinly with slicer into bowl. Add butter with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss to coat.
-
Transfer vegetables to gratin dish, spreading them out in an even layer, and cover tightly with foil.
-
Bake 30 minutes, then reduce oven to 350 °F and continue to bake until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes more.
-
Remove from oven and remove foil, then sprinkle gratin evenly with cheese.
-
Preheat broiler and broil gratin 4 to 5 inches from heat just until cheese is lightly golden 4 to 5 minutes.
-
Let gratin stand 5 minutes before serving.
Why this Potato Fennel Gratin works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Potato Fennel Gratin that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Potato Fennel Gratin 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.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Rate this recipe
Register or log in to rate this recipe