Honey-Roasted Carrots - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 bunches (depending on size) fresh carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- N/A freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 °:F.
- Cut the carrots into thirds, crosswise on a sharp diagonal.
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Let carrots steam until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl. Toss with the oil, honey, salt and pepper.
- Place the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25 minutes. Loosen them from the baking sheet with a spatula. Adjust the seasonings and remove to a serving bowl.
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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