Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots and Fennel

This Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots and Fennel is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Servings 8

2 cups French lentils, rinsed, drained and picked through
3 medium carrots, roughly chopped
1 medium bulb fennel, fronds removed, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 scallions, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Put the lentils in a medium saucepan and cover by two inches with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, toss the carrots and fennel with 2 teaspoons of the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Add the cilantro, scallions, parsley, vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup oil and some salt and pepper to a food processor and pulse until blended. Combine the lentils, roasted vegetables and dressing together in a large bowl. Serve warm or chilled.

Why this Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots and Fennel works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots and Fennel that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots and Fennel good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots and Fennel 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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