Root Vegetable Gratin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Root Vegetable Gratin is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, plus more for baking dish
1 1/2 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan, divided
6 sprigs thyme plus 1 tablespoon leaves
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds celery root, peeled, sliced 1/16" thick
1 pound rutabaga, peeled, sliced 1/16" thick
1 pound turnips, peeled, sliced 1/16" thick
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/16" thick
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 5 —7 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and toss with 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; season with salt and pepper.
Bring cream, broth, thyme sprigs, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 10 minutes; discard thyme. Cover and keep warm.
Toss vegetables and garlic in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Arrange 1/3 of vegetables in dish and top with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Repeat layers; top with remaining vegetables. Pour cream mixture over; place a piece of parchment paper directly on top of vegetables.
Bake until vegetables are crisp-tender and cream is thickened, 50 –60 minutes. Uncover, top with breadcrumbs, and bake until gratin is bubbling and breadcrumbs are brown, 15 –20 minutes longer. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Root Vegetable Gratin good for PCOS?

Yes, this Root Vegetable Gratin 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 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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