Roasted Citrus Relish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Roasted Citrus Relish
Lunch

This Roasted Citrus Relish is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Tart, sour, and just as refreshing as ye olde cranberry sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pink grapefruit
  • 1 1/2 navel orange
  • 3 lemons
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves
  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Instructions

  1. Slice 1/2 pink grapefruit, 1/2 navel orange, and 1 lemon crosswise into paper-thin rounds; remove seeds. Toss in a medium bowl with 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Roast on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a 350 ° oven until golden in spots and crisp, 20 –30 minutes; let cool.
  2. Meanwhile, cut all peel and white pith from 1 pink grapefruit, 1 navel orange, and 2 lemons. Working over a medium bowl, cut along sides of membranes to release segments into bowl; discard membranes. Tear roasted citrus into pieces and toss with segments, breaking up larger segments. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley leaves; season with flaky sea salt (such as Maldon).

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Grapefruits are rich in folic acid. One grapefruit will give you 8% of your daily needs of folic acid.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Roasted Citrus Relish 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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