Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Beet Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced pumpkin (US)
- 500g diced pumpkin (Metric)
- 2 medium beets (US)
- 2 medium beets (Metric)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (US)
- 15ml olive oil (Metric)
- 1 tsp turmeric (US)
- 5g turmeric (Metric)
- 1 tsp cumin (US)
- 5g cumin (Metric), Salt to taste, Pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (US)
- 500g mixed salad greens (Metric)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (US)
- 60g pumpkin seeds (Metric)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
- Toss the diced pumpkin and beets in olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the vegetables cool, then toss with mixed salad greens and pumpkin seeds.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Beets, Pumpkin Seeds.
Beets are rich in essential nutrients like folate, manganese, and vitamin C. They are also high in fiber, which aids in digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels. The antioxidants in beets, particularly betalains, help reduce inflammation, a common issue for women with PCOS. Additionally, beets can support liver health, which is crucial for hormone balance and detoxification. Pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS. They are rich in magnesium, which helps r...
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