Dinner: PCOS Friendly Comfort Food - Cauliflower Shepherd's Pie

Grocery List: Cauliflower, Olive Oil, Onion, Carrots, Garlic, Green Peas, Lentils, Vegetable Broth, Thyme, Rosemary, Salt, Pepper. Low GI ingredients: Cauliflower, Lentils.

This Cauliflower Shepherd's Pie is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for those with PCOS. The cauliflower and lentils are low GI, helping to control blood sugar levels. The high fiber content aids in digestion and the protein helps keep you full. The variety of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, calcium, and vitamin C, contribute to overall health and wellbeing.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 60 mins

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Health benefits of PCOS Friendly Comfort Food - Cauliflower Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower (2 lbs/900g), 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml), 1 onion (150g), 2 carrots (200g), 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup green peas (160g), 1 cup lentils (200g), 2 cups vegetable broth (480ml), 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp rosemary, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). 2. Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender. 3. Mash the cauliflower with a fork and set aside. 4. Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the onion and carrots, cook until softened. 5. Add the garlic, peas, lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the lentils are cooked. 6. Transfer the lentil mixture to a baking dish, top with the mashed cauliflower. 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden. 8. Serve warm.

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