Carrot, Yellow Beet, and Apple Slaw with Caraway Seed Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Carrot, Yellow Beet, and Apple Slaw with Caraway Seed Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /http://www.epicurious.com/contributors/katherine-sacks Nutty caraway adds a pop of flavor to this sweet combination of apples, beets, and carrots.

Ingredients

6 medium multicolored carrots (about 10 ounces), peeled
4 small golden beets (about 8 ounces), peeled
1 Fuji apple
1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
3/4 teaspoon whole caraway seeds
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
5 leaves Tuscan kale, thick stems removed, thinly sliced crosswise

Instructions

Using the coarse grater disk on a food processor or the largest holes on a box grater, coarsely grate carrots, beets, and apple into a large bowl.
Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, caraway seeds, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in another large bowl until smooth.
Add carrots, beets, apple, and kale and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 leve...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrot, Yellow Beet, and Apple Slaw with Caraway Seed Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Carrot, Yellow Beet, and Apple Slaw with Caraway Seed Dressing 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 4 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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