Cauliflower With Quinoa, Prunes, and Peanuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cauliflower With Quinoa, Prunes, and Peanuts
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 red onion, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1/3 cup finely diced prunes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted roasted peanuts, plus 1 tablespoon crushed nuts
  • 1 tablespoon onion puree (2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, very thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, Salt & pepper)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, plus a handful of whole leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they are completely soft but have not taken on any color, 15 to 20 minutes. A bit of water helps here. Add the vinegar and cook for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a blender and process until satiny-smooth. The puree can be cooled, covered, and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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