Harissa-and-Maple-Roasted Carrots - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Harissa-and-Maple-Roasted Carrots
Servings: 8
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
A colorful and spicy (but not fiery!) side breaks up all the heavy, rich dishes on the table.

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 freshly ground pepper
  • 2 1/2 pounds small rainbow carrots, scrubbed, tops trimmed to about 1/2", halved
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 °. Whisk garlic, oil, maple syrup, harissa, and cumin seeds in a small bowl; season garlic mixture with salt and pepper.
  2. Toss carrots and lemon with garlic mixture in a large roasting pan to coat; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until carrots are tender and lemons are caramelized, 35 –40 minutes.
  3. Do ahead: Carrots can be roasted 6 hours ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature or reheat slightly before serving.

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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