Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1/2 c. hazelnuts (filberts)
2 head cauliflower
2 package frozen Brussels sprouts
2 tbsp. margarine or butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1/4 c. prepared mustard
1 1/2 tsp. chicken-flavor instant bouillon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place hazelnuts in 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly-roll pan or large roasting pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until toasted. Wrap hot hazelnuts in clean cloth towel. With hands, roll hazelnuts back and forth to remove skins. Coarsely chop hazelnuts.
Remove leaves and core from cauliflower. Cut cauliflower into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In 5-quart saucepot over high heat, in 1 inch boiling water, heat cauliflower to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer cauliflower 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain cauliflower; keep warm in saucepot.
Prepare Brussels sprouts as labels direct but prepare both packages together. Drain Brussels sprouts; keep warm.
While vegetables are cooking, in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, melt margarine or butter. Stir in flour until blended; cook 1 minute.
Gradually stir in milk, mustard, and chicken bouillon; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
Spoon cauliflower and Brussels sprouts onto warm platter; top with mustard sauce and sprinkle with hazelnuts. Toss before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 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.

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