PCOS Meal Planner › Recipes

Maple-Glazed Parsnips on Kale Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Maple-Glazed Parsnips on Kale Recipe
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Maple-Glazed Parsnips on Kale Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 pounds medium parsnips, cut into 1/2-in. slices
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound kale, stems removed, cut into 1-in. strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider or juice

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add parsnips and maple syrup. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until syrup is almost evaporated and parsnips are caramelized, stirring frequently.
  2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add shallot; cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add kale; sprinkle with salt. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until slightly wilted. Add cider; reduce heat to low. Cover and steam for 5 minutes.
  3. To serve, spoon kale onto a large plate; top with parsnips.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

1
Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals
2
Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule
3
Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in
Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Maple-Glazed Parsnips on Kale Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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.

Comments

Register or log in to add a comment

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

PCOS Liver Health: Mixed Bitter Greens Bowl PCOS Gut Support: Bitter Greens Soup PCOS-Supporting Kale and Dandelion Smoothie PCOS Gut Health: Brussels Sprouts with Bitter Greens PCOS-Friendly Beef Tallow Sautéed Kale and Mushrooms Thyroid Support: Sea Vegetable Power Bowl for PCOS
Browse All Lunch Recipes

Check the Ingredients

Want to know if a specific ingredient is good for PCOS? Check it instantly.

Open the PCOS Food Checker

PCOS Nutrition Guides

If You Have PCOS and Want to Order at Chick-fil-A, Follow This Guide Best meal replacement shakes for PCOS Do PCOS mothers create PCOS babies? More PCOS Articles...

More PCOS-Friendly Recipes

Gnocchi with Roasted Tomato Sauce Five-Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette Pea Salad Cinnasweet Pumpkin Seeds Ice Cream and Cake Pops Browse All Recipes...