Sweet-Potato and Orange Hobo Packs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Ingredients
- 8 medium sweet potatoes (5 lb), left unpeeled, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
- 2 navel oranges, left unpeeled, thinly sliced
- 2 large red onions, peeled and trimmed (leaving root ends intact) and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Special equipment: heavy-duty foil
Instructions
- Prepare grill for cooking.
- Toss together sweet potatoes, oranges, onions, butter, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Put a 2-foot-long double layer of foil on a work surface. Place half of sweet potato mixture in center and sprinkle with 1/2 cup raisins. Cover with a third sheet of foil and tightly roll up all sides to seal. Wrap packet in a fourth sheet of foil to ensure insulation. Make another packet with remaining vegetables and raisins.
- Put packets side by side directly on hot coals. Cover grill and open grill vents, then grill packets until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- While packets are grilling, stir together honey, lemon juice, and parsley. Remove packets from grill and carefully unwrap. Drizzle vegetables with honey mixture.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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