Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Honey Mustard Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Honey Mustard Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by April Bloomfield Recipe courtesy of April Bloomfield. Brussels sprouts with a bold dressing are downright delicious.

Ingredients

3 lemons
1 c. extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. chestnut honey
1 tbsp. whole grain mustard
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

To make dressing: In a small saucepan, cover 1 lemon with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until soft, about an hour, turning lemon occasionally. Remove lemon and let cool. Cut lemon in half and with a teaspoon scrape out pulp, leaving just the peel; finely chop peel. Squeeze 4 tablespoons juice from remaining lemons. In a bowl, mix lemon peel, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
To prepare vegetables: With a paring knife, cut an X in the flat side of each chestnut shell. In a saucepan, cover chestnuts with water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain chestnuts. When cool enough to handle but still warm, peel chestnuts.
With tip of paring knife, make a shallow X in the bottom of each brussels sprout. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until cool.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chestnuts and sprouts; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, turning occasionally with a spatula, until vegetables are browned, 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables to a large serving platter. Whisk dressing and drizzle 1/4 cup over vegetables.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Honey Mustard Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Honey Mustard Dressing 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 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.

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