Spicy Honey-Glazed Parsnips - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spicy Honey-Glazed Parsnips
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Spicy Honey-Glazed Parsnips is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/dawn-perry Some parsnips can have a woody core, which you'll want to cut away before cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 3" lengths, halved, or quartered if large
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 2 chiles de árbol, crushed, or 3/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 °F. Toss parsnips and oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast parsnips, tossing occasionally, until tender and deep golden brown in spots, 35 –40 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat chiles de árbol, butter, vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted.
  3. Drizzle chile-honey butter over parsnips and toss to coat.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Spicy Honey-Glazed Parsnips 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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