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Oven-Roasted Beets - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Oven-Roasted Beets
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This Oven-Roasted Beets is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Because this preparation is so simple, the Oven-Roasted Beets really benefit from a garnish of high-quality sea salt, such as Maldon.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 lb. assorted medium-sized fresh beets
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. coarse sea salt, such as Maldon
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat the beets with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and wrap with foil.
  2. Place beets in a medium roasting pan and bake until tender when pierced with a fork – about 45 minutes.
  3. Unwrap the beets and let cool for 10 minutes. Slip off the skins with a paring knife.
  4. Cut them into quarters and toss with the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  5. Serve warm or room temperature.

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

Yes, this Oven-Roasted Beets recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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