Roasted Carrots with Cumin Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Roasted Carrots with Cumin Yogurt is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Travis Lett You can find Thumbelina carrots at farmers' markets.

Ingredients

3 pounds Thumbelina or other small carrots, scrubbed, cut into 2" pieces
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 °F. Toss carrots, orange juice, thyme, bay leaves, and 1/2 cup oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and soft, 30 –35 minutes; remove bay leaves.
Meanwhile, toast coriander in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat, tossing, until fragrant, about 1 minute; transfer to a plate. Repeat with cumin. Let cool; coarsely chop.
Purée coriander, cumin, yogurt, lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
Serve carrots topped with cumin yogurt, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roasted Carrots with Cumin Yogurt good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roasted Carrots with Cumin Yogurt 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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