Roasted Fall Veggie Bowl with Green Tahini Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Roasted Fall Veggie Bowl with Green Tahini Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl An easy way to make sure to eat your vegetables? Douse brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and mushrooms in this zesty parsley-lemon juice dressing.

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. semi-pearled farro
2 c. butternut squash, cubed
2 c. baby bello mushrooms, quartered
2 c. Brussels sprouts, quartered or halved
6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
kosher salt
Black pepper
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. tahini
1/4 c. parsley leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cover two baking sheets with aluminum foil.
Place farro in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Let soak 15 minutes, then drain, return to pan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and let simmer 15 minutes. Drain and spread out on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to let cool.
Arrange vegetables on prepared baking sheets and drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until golden and tender,18 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a mini food processor or blender, combine lemon juice, garlic, tahini, parsley, and remaining olive oil. Add 3 tablespoons water to thin its consistency and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss together farro and roasted vegetables. Divide into serving bowls and drizzle with tahini dressing.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roasted Fall Veggie Bowl with Green Tahini Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roasted Fall Veggie Bowl with Green Tahini Sauce 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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