Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentil Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentil Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe courtesy of Jeannie Chen.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 butternut squash
1 peeled parsnips
2 medium onions
1 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 lb. freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. green lentils
1 c. water
1 small shallot
1 bay leaf
3/4 c. walnuts
1/2 c. coarsely chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and let cool, then finely grind. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the butternut squash with the parsnip, onions, ground cumin, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 35 minutes, stirring once, or until the squash and parsnip are tender and lightly browned. Leave the oven on.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the lentils with the water, shallot and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain off any liquid; discard the bay leaf and shallot and season the lentils with salt and pepper.
In a pie plate, toast the walnuts in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until fragrant. Let cool, then coarsely chop. In a small bowl, mix the cilantro with the lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the roasted vegetables with the lentils, walnuts and dressing and serve. Nutritional information is based on one serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentil Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentil Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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.

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