Carrots with Fried Shallot Gremolata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Carrots with Fried Shallot Gremolata
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Carrots with Fried Shallot Gremolata is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby carrots of varying colors, tops trimmed to 1/4 inch
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 4 shallots, thinly sliced crosswise (1 1/4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup rice flour or cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, cover the carrots with water, add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the carrots and return them to the saucepan. Toss the carrots with the olive oil and half of the lemon zest. Season them with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil to 300°. In a small bowl, toss the shallots with the rice flour, separating them into rings. Transfer the shallots to a strainer and tap off the excess flour. Add the shallots to the hot oil and fry just until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to paper towels to drain.
  4. In a bowl, toss the fried shallots with the parsley and the remaining lemon zest. Transfer the carrots to plates and garnish with the gremolata. Serve right away.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Carrots with Fried Shallot Gremolata 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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