Kale with Garlic and Oven-Roasted Parsnips - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Kale with Garlic and Oven-Roasted Parsnips is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb. parsnips
- 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 lb. kale
- 4 garlic cloves
- 8 large scallions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Spread the parsnips on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast in the bottom third of the oven for about 25 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom and tender.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and then the kale and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and then squeeze out the excess water. Coarsely chop the kale.
- Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the scallions and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the kale, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- To serve, add the parsnips to the kale and warm through over moderate heat.
- Make Ahead: The kale and parsnips can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated overnight. Let return to room temperature before finishing.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Kale with Garlic and Oven-Roasted Parsnips 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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