PCOS Hormone Support: Tallow-Roasted Maca Root Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Hormone Support: Tallow-Roasted Maca Root Vegetables
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Hormone Support: Tallow-Roasted Maca Root Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 10g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
10g Protein
30g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: tallow, maca root, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, salt, pepper. This recipe has a low GI due to the use of root vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp tallow
  • 1 cup maca root (chopped)
  • 1 cup carrots (chopped)
  • 1 cup parsnips (chopped)
  • 1 cup sweet potatoes (chopped), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Melt tallow in a roasting pan.
  3. Add vegetables to the pan and toss to coat.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Roast for 30-40 minutes, until vegetables are tender and golden.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with hormone-supporting nutrients like zinc and B vitamins, found in maca root and tallow. The root vegetables used have a low GI, making this a great option for managing blood sugar levels. Plus, it's quick and easy to prepare, offering a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Hormone Support: Tallow-Roasted Maca Root Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 55 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 40 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 10g protein (11%), 30g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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