Warm Fennel Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 fennel bulbs (2 pounds)—halved lengthwise, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 ounces fresh goat cheese, in large chunks
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 °. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the fennel with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the fennel is tender and browned around the edges. Transfer the fennel to a bowl. Add the chunks of goat cheese and toss with the fennel until melted slightly. Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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