This Potato Gratin with Juniper is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375 °F.
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Finely grind juniper berries in grinder.
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Whisk together cream, butter, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground juniper (discard remainder), salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Fold potato slices into cream mixture and transfer to baking dish, spreading evenly. Cover tightly with foil and bake until potatoes are very tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
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Preheat broiler.
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Remove foil and broil potatoes 2 to 3 inches from heat until golden, about 6 minutes.
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Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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*Available in the spice section of some supermakets.
Why this Potato Gratin with Juniper works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Potato Gratin with Juniper 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Potato Gratin with Juniper 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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