Sheet Pan Maple-Mustard Salmon with Carrots (PCOS-Friendly)
This sheet pan maple-mustard salmon with glazed carrots is a simple, hormone-friendly dinner that supports blood sugar balance and fights inflammation. Packed with omega-3s, fiber, and flavor, it’s a 30-minute meal perfect for PCOS nutrition—no fancy cooking skills or extra dishes required
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs oregano fresh, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 Tbs mustard Dijon
- 2 Tbs maple syrup
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb salmon fillets
- 2 lb carrots peeled and cut into strips or rounds
- 1 onion sweet, sliced or chopped small
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine oregano, mustard, syrup, and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Peel and cut carrots and chop the onion.
Make
- Brush 1/2 mustard-maple syrup mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
- Toss carrots and onion with remaining dressing in a bowl.
- Add salmon to the pan and spread vegetables around the salmon in an even layer.
- Bake at 425°F for 20-30 minutes or until salmon is done and carrots are tender.
Notes
For perfectly cooked salmon, aim for an internal temp of 145°F or until it flakes easily with a fork.
Other protein options: chicken, shrimp, halibut, tempeh
Other vegetable options: parsnips, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, delicata squash
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 41gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 1.7gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 329mgPotassium: 1247mgFiber: 8gSugar: 18gCalcium: 156mgIron: 3mg
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