Grilled Brined Vegetables | PCOS Meal Planner

This Grilled Brined Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chris Morocco As long as you don’t mess with the ratio of vinegar, sugar, and salt, you can experiment with other spices, like fennel and coriander seeds, in this brine.

Ingredients

Servings 4

2 bay leaves
10 black peppercorns
1 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more
1 pound carrots, beets, or radishes, scrubbed, trimmed, halved or quartered if large
1 tablespoon olive oil
Green Chile Charmoula, Spiced Seed Sprinkle, or Grilled Halloumi With Watercress (optional)

Instructions

Bring bay leaves, peppercorns, vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, 2 Tbsp. salt, and 3 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Simmer carrots or beets in brine until crisp-tender, 8 –10 minutes for carrots, 25 –30 minutes for beets. For radishes, simply add to brine off heat and let cool. Remove vegetables; pat dry. (Save brine to pickle another batch of vegetables.)
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Toss brined vegetables with oil in a large bowl; season lightly with salt. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, 6 –8 minutes. Serve with Green Chile Charmoula, Spiced Seed Sprinkle, or Grilled Halloumi With Watercress, if desired.

Why this Grilled Brined Vegetables works for PCOS

Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Brined Vegetables good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Brined Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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 4 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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