Dinner: PCOS Slow Cooker Roast - Herb-Crusted Beef Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

Grocery list: Beef pot roast, carrots, parsnips, onion, garlic, olive oil, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, pepper. Low GI ingredients: Beef, carrots, parsnips, onion, garlic.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is a perfect combination of protein from the beef and fiber from the root vegetables. Protein helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied, while fiber helps to regulate blood sugar levels, both important for managing PCOS. The low GI ingredients used in this recipe help to prevent spikes in blood sugar levels. The beef provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, which are often deficient in women with PCOS. The root vegetables provide a good source of vitamin A and C, important for immune function and skin health.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 240 mins

Total Time: 255 mins

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Health benefits of PCOS Slow Cooker Roast - Herb-Crusted Beef Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) beef pot roast, 2 medium carrots (100g), 2 medium parsnips (200g), 1 medium onion (150g), 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, 1 tsp (5g) dried rosemary, 1 tsp (5g) dried thyme, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the beef with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. 2. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sear the beef on all sides. 3. Place the seared beef, chopped vegetables, and garlic in the slow cooker. 4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. 5. Serve hot.