Bitter Greens with Carrots, Turnips, and Oranges - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Bitter Greens with Carrots, Turnips, and Oranges is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/jon-shook-and-vinny-dotolo-animal The radicchio delivers nice color, but endive or escarole hearts would be smart substitutions flavorwise.

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or Riesling vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1/3 cup grapeseed oil or olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoons thyme leaves
3 cups watercress, tough stems removed
1/2 head of radicchio, halved lengthwise, core removed, leaves separated
6 baby carrots, scrubbed, thinly sliced into rounds
4 baby turnips, preferably Tokyo, tops trimmed to 1/2", scrubbed, very thinly sliced lengthwise
2 oranges, peel and white pith removed, sliced into rounds, seeds removed
1/4 cup kumquats, sliced into rounds, seeds removed (optional)
Flaky sea salt (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened in color and fragrant, 8 –10 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, and mustard in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually add oil. Whisk until emulsified; season vinaigrette with kosher salt and pepper. Stir in thyme.
Toss watercress, radicchio, carrots, turnips, oranges, kumquats (if using), and toasted walnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, season with sea salt and pepper, and toss again to coat.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bitter Greens with Carrots, Turnips, and Oranges good for PCOS?

Yes, this Bitter Greens with Carrots, Turnips, and Oranges 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 8 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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