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