Roasted Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by /contributors/andrea-bemis
The maple-tahini dressing is rich but not heavy; you won't feel weighed down," Bemis says.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise
- 1 apple, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons white miso
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 °F. Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon oil. In a bowl, combine brussels sprouts, apple, onion and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Roast on baking sheet, turning once, until sprouts are brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. In a bowl, whisk together tahini, vinegar, syrup, miso, red pepper and 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water until smooth; set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Toast hazelnuts 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Divide spinach, sprout mixture, hazelnuts, blue cheese and tahini dressing among 4 plates. Season with salt and black pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Nuts, Miso.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Nuts are a natural sourc...
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