Carrots with Tahini Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Carrots with Tahini Dressing
Servings: 10
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick on the bias
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Spread the carrots in a large steamer basket and steam until tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the tahini, olive oil and water until smooth. Whisk in the garlic and season with salt. Pour the dressing over the carrots, add the parsley and toss to coat. Serve.

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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