Lunch: Beet and Carrot Slaw

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Beet and Carrot Slaw

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 small red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
Pinch cayenne
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large carrots, julienned
1 large beet, julienned
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Instructions

Put the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, onions, salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Grind in a spice grinder until fine. Add the honey, ground cumin, paprika and cayenne to the bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a thin stream.
Add the carrots, beets and cilantro to the dressing. Toss. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.

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