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Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Cumin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Cumin
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Cumin is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 cup safflower or sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • Sea salt
  • 4 heads of cauliflower—halved, cored and cut into 1-inch florets
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine the oil, cumin, turmeric, crushed red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  2. On 2 large rimmed baking sheets, drizzle the cauliflower with the spiced oil and toss well to coat; season with salt. Spread the cauliflower in an even layer and bake for about 1 hour, until browned and tender; switch the baking sheets halfway through cooking.
  3. Meanwhile, in a pie plate, bake the pine nuts for about 1 minute, until toasted. Let cool.
  4. Transfer the cauliflower to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the pine nuts, cilantro and mint and serve.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Cumin 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.

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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