Winter Squash Agrodolce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (2 pound) kabocha squash, peeled, seeds removed, cut into 1" wedges
- 2 delicata or dumpling squashes, seeds removed, cut into 1" wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 Fresno chiles, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins, chopped
- 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F. Place kabocha and delicata squash on separate large rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until squashes are golden brown and tender, 30 –35 minutes for kabocha and 20-25 minutes for delicata.
- Meanwhile, bring chiles, vinegar, honey, raisins, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until syrupy, 8 –10 minutes.
- Brush half of warm agrodolce over warm squash. Transfer to a platter.
- Just before serving, reheat remaining agrodolce, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen. Spoon over squash.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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